- Personal Development -
Silence Is Golden
By Brian JohnsonKey insights from a legendary Zen Buddhist master on how cultivating silence creates a joyful, nourishing life.
Brain/Mental Health
- Brain/Mental Health -
Build a Healthier Brain by Building Expertise
By Kaelyn RileyNew study suggests that rigorous training may prevent neurodegenerative diseases.
- Hormones -
Unhappy Pills
By Heidi WachterWomen taking oral contraceptives suffer a higher incidence of depression, a new study finds.
- Stress Relief -
3 Healthier Stress Responses
By Aviva Romm, MDUse these techniques to consciously shift your body’s response to stress into a state that’s calm, secure, and replenished.
- Brain/Mental Health -
3 Ways to Fight Alzheimer’s
By Michael DregniThe key to avoiding Alzheimer’s is fighting neuroinflammation. How do you do that? Rudolph Tanzi, PhD, says it’s all about lifestyle choices.
- Brain/Mental Health -
Recovering From a Head Injury
By Michael DregniThree experts weigh in on how to treat concussions and other head injuries.
- Life Unedited -
LIFE, UNEDITED: Living With Alzheimer’s
By Michael DregniWriter Greg O’Brien fights his early-onset dementia by chronicling the effects of the disease in the stunning memoir On Pluto.
- Brain/Mental Health -
Which Exercise Is Best for the Brain?
By Michael DregniA new study has identified the most beneficial workouts for your neurological health.
- Family/Friends -
Antidepressants May Be Ineffective for Children and Teens
By Kaelyn RileyA new study suggests that most commonly prescribed drugs may not be the answer for adolescents suffering with major depression.
- Brain/Mental Health -
Poor Fitness Now = Smaller Brain Later
By Kaelyn RileyRecent research has linked mediocre fitness in midlife with smaller brain size down the road.
- 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.
- 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.
- Personal Development -
Burdens of the Past
By Jon SpaydePainful events from childhood can linger, creating stress and anxiety today. Here’s how you can take empowered steps toward healing.
- 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.