- Brain/Mental Health -
Taking Notes: Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatments
By Jill Metzler PattonNew perspectives in Alzheimer’s disease research from experts at the 2016 Association of Health Care Journalism conference.
Brain/Mental Health
- Digital Detox -
Excessive Social-Media Use Linked to Depression in Young Adults
By Craig CoxNew study suggests heavy users are nearly three times more likely to be depressed.
- Brain/Mental Health -
Research Casts Doubt on Seasonal Affective Disorder
By Heidi WachterAn Auburn University study leaves the idea of SAD out in the cold.
- Sleep -
Snacking When You Should Be Sleeping May Impair Memory
By Craig CoxUCLA study suggests late-night meals could lead to cognitive disorders.
- General Health -
Depression & Inflammation
By Alexandra Smith, LPCCA new study suggests that chronic inflammation can lead to depression.
- Brain/Mental Health -
Beyond Sudoku
By Heather RogersStaving off memory loss requires more than just exercising your gray matter.
- Nutrition -
The Care and Feeding of a Healthy Brain
By Rebecca KatzEnhance your brain function with four recipes designed to invigorate mood, memory, and cognition.
- Mindfulness -
Mindfulness Vs. Depression
By Heidi WachterMindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is as effective as pharmaceuticals at preventing depression relapses, according to a 2015 study published in The Lancet.
- Success Stories -
Rebuilding Blocks: Garrick van Buren’s Success Story
By Garrick van BurenHow one man put his life back together with the help of an obscure Nordic game.
- video -
Behind the Scenes With Kyra Bobinet, MD, MPH (Video)
By Experience Life StaffThe behavior-change expert shares insights from her research at our cover shoot.
- Sports/Recreation -
Walking in Nature Can Change Your Brain
By Craig CoxNew research suggests that getting out into nature can help city dwellers — and others — improve their moods.
- Aging -
Inside Olga Kotelko’s Brain
By Craig CoxNew research offers the first glimpse at the effects of regular physical activity on a nonagenarian’s brain.
- Gut Health -
Healthy Gut, Healthy Brain
By David Perlmutter, MDA neurologist explains the power of your microbiome to heal and protect your brain.
- Brain/Mental Health -
Dietary Shifts May Slow Brain Aging
By Craig CoxA new study suggests a variation on the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
- Stress Relief -
Your Fat May Be Making You Fatter
By Craig CoxNew study suggests that your fat tissue can send mixed signals to your brain when stress strikes.
- Stress Relief -
Blue Mind
By Wallace J. Nichols, PhDWhy being around water is so good for our psyches.
- Aging -
Strengthen Your Memory (Lift Some Weights)
By Grace LabattNew studies show that strength training boosts memory.
- Community -
Healthy Compassion
By Experience Life StaffTop-tier research confirms that being compassionate is good for us, altering our physiology to boost not just happiness but well-being.
- Mindfulness -
Free Yourself From Depression
By James S. Gordon, MDAn integrative psychiatrist offers a holistic approach for treating depressive illness.
- Aging -
Overcoming Grain Brain
By David Perlmutter, MDA renowned functional-medicine neurologist says we are suffering an epidemic of neurological illnesses. And the best cure may be at the end of our forks.
- Weight Loss -
Obesity Harms Brain Functions
By Experience Life StaffNew research finds that beyond physical health issues associated with obesity, it may also impair our brains.