November 13 2019“Two-thirds of what determines how well we age comes from nongenetic factors – as in, our everyday behaviours,” says psychiatrist Dr Gary Small. In Small’s poll of more than 18,000 people across the country, those with healthier habits – a balanced diet, regular exercise – reported fewer memory complaints. And he has found that when...
Read more September 16 2019Find out how you can feel happier and stress-free. Dr Amit Sood has advice that can up your stress-reducing game, based on the successful resilience program he runs at the Mayo Clinic, in the US. Here are four of his brain-focused and research-based strategies that work in just minutes a day. Give your brain...
Read more January 18 2019Do you ever reach for that word – or name – that’s just out of your grasp? It’s er, um… wait, it’ll come to me! Don’t worry, you can help boost your memory power with these simple ideas. “I keep misplacing my car keys or mobile phone” Often we misplace personal possessions because we’re...
Read more April 14 2018It’s in the skull where the brain is situated, so any trauma to the head can be scary. Blunt force is one of the most common reasons for having the brain injured. Experts categorize two primary brain injuries as contusion and concussion. It’s very much likely that you have heard of these two before and...
Read more February 10 2018Lisa Colagrossi, a mother of two and a respected network news journalist, was experiencing the worst headache of her life. “She said it felt like her head was going to explode,” recalls her husband, Todd Crawford. Along with her awful headache, Colagrossi had a stiff neck, a tingling sensation in her face, and sensitivity to...
Read more January 8 2018Eat to stay sharper, right this minute and for years down the road. Brighten Up Your Plate Colorful vegetables and fruits—such as leafy greens, peppers, beets, and berries—are high in carotenoids and anthocyanins, antioxidant pigments that provide their bright hues. “Antioxidants protect brain cell linings from the damage caused by free radicals, which are harmful...
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