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These 6 mental health conditions can double your heart disease risk

These 6 mental health conditions can double you...

Depression and PTSD trigger stress responses that chronically activate cardiovascular systems.

These 6 mental health conditions can double your heart disease risk

Depression and PTSD trigger stress responses that chronically activate cardiovascular systems.

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6 science-backed ways to boost neuroplasticity ...

Novel learning experiences force dormant brain regions to build fresh connections.

6 science-backed ways to boost neuroplasticity and brain health

Novel learning experiences force dormant brain regions to build fresh connections.

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Have life expectancy gains plateaued?

Personal health choices now carry more weight than population-level medical advances.

Have life expectancy gains plateaued?

Personal health choices now carry more weight than population-level medical advances.

Hourglass with colorful fruits and vegetables symbolizes healthy longevity strategies.

4 evidence-based longevity strategies you can s...

Small, consistent interventions targeting metabolism and cellular repair compound over decades.

4 evidence-based longevity strategies you can start today

Small, consistent interventions targeting metabolism and cellular repair compound over decades.

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Neurologists say these 3 drinks are damaging yo...

Diet sodas contain aspartame compounds that may interfere with neurotransmitter function over time.

Neurologists say these 3 drinks are damaging your brain

Diet sodas contain aspartame compounds that may interfere with neurotransmitter function over time.

Line art brain formed by puzzle pieces, minimal design, monochrome, illustrating preventable dementia research insights.

Why nearly half of all dementia cases may be to...

Brain health shifts from genetic lottery to active optimization strategy with comprehensive wellness approaches.

Why nearly half of all dementia cases may be totally preventable

Brain health shifts from genetic lottery to active optimization strategy with comprehensive wellness approaches.

5 evidence-based strategies for managing ADHD's hidden symptoms

5 evidence-based strategies for managing ADHD's...

Mindful self-monitoring creates intervention opportunities before internal overwhelm becomes external chaos.

5 evidence-based strategies for managing ADHD's hidden symptoms

Mindful self-monitoring creates intervention opportunities before internal overwhelm becomes external chaos.

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6 sleep strategies to boost your child's back-t...

Treat quality sleep as non-negotiable wellness currency that pays dividends in classroom performance.

6 sleep strategies to boost your child's back-to-school success

Treat quality sleep as non-negotiable wellness currency that pays dividends in classroom performance.

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What doomscrolling really does to your brain

Morning neuroplasticity offers the perfect window for breaking digital addiction patterns.

What doomscrolling really does to your brain

Morning neuroplasticity offers the perfect window for breaking digital addiction patterns.

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3 common habits linked to cognitive decline

Even moderate light exposure during sleep disrupts neural waste clearance mechanisms.

3 common habits linked to cognitive decline

Even moderate light exposure during sleep disrupts neural waste clearance mechanisms.

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6 ways to reduce chronic inflammation and boost...

The gut-brain axis represents a critical pathway through which microbiome health influences cognitive function.

6 ways to reduce chronic inflammation and boost mental health

The gut-brain axis represents a critical pathway through which microbiome health influences cognitive function.

Chewing sugar-free gum may enhance focus and cognitive function by increasing brain blood flow and activating neural networks.

How to boost brain health as you age, according...

These daily micro-habits increase cerebral blood flow and strengthen neural connections with minimal time investment.

How to boost brain health as you age, according to a Harvard neuroscientist

These daily micro-habits increase cerebral blood flow and strengthen neural connections with minimal time investment.

Young professional with neck pain rubs forehead while working on a laptop, highlighting digital overload's impact on brain health.

Neurologist says do these 6 digital brain fasts...

Young professionals face cognitive burnout from 8-10 daily screen hours plus evening device use.

Neurologist says do these 6 digital brain fasts for peak mental performance

Young professionals face cognitive burnout from 8-10 daily screen hours plus evening device use.

Nootropack supplements on a wooden table, promoting brain health and cognitive performance enhancement.

7 brain health habits that take just 10 minutes...

Small, daily investments yield outsized returns for memory, focus, and long-term brain function.

7 brain health habits that take just 10 minutes daily

Small, daily investments yield outsized returns for memory, focus, and long-term brain function.

Engaged older adult solving a complex puzzle, focusing on stimulating cognitive function and promoting brain health.

10 evidence-based strategies to maintain brain ...

The brain's glymphatic system clears metabolic waste during quality sleep, supporting cognitive function.

10 evidence-based strategies to maintain brain health after 40

The brain's glymphatic system clears metabolic waste during quality sleep, supporting cognitive function.

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Cardiologist reveals the daily habit that slows...

Regular exercise influences gene expression and enhances the mitochondrial function that declines with age.

Cardiologist reveals the daily habit that slows aging better than diet

Regular exercise influences gene expression and enhances the mitochondrial function that declines with age.

Chef in a bustling kitchen, looking exhausted and overwhelmed amid busy staff, highlighting stress in foodservice industry.

Chef burnout study reveals 4 strategies to prot...

Chronic cortisol elevation literally shrinks brain regions responsible for memory and decision-making.

Chef burnout study reveals 4 strategies to protect your brain from workplace stress

Chronic cortisol elevation literally shrinks brain regions responsible for memory and decision-making.

Researchers examine brain scans showing lesions linked to heavy alcohol use, highlighting risks of cognitive decline.

How much alcohol is too much if you want to avo...

Vascular damage from "moderate" drinking can negate benefits of cognitive enhancement protocols.

How much alcohol is too much if you want to avoid cognitive decline?

Vascular damage from "moderate" drinking can negate benefits of cognitive enhancement protocols.

College student with electrodes attached to head during brain imaging session, highlighting neural study on pornography consumption.

New research finds frequent porn use alters bra...

Neural changes mirror substance dependencies, weakening the brain's CEO region.

New research finds frequent porn use alters brain patterns

Neural changes mirror substance dependencies, weakening the brain's CEO region.

Macaque monkey participating in brain stimulation research to explore cognitive benefits similar to napping.

Can you get the cognitive benefits of napping w...

The 20-30 minute sweet spot still reigns supreme for natural cognitive recovery.

Can you get the cognitive benefits of napping without actually falling asleep?

The 20-30 minute sweet spot still reigns supreme for natural cognitive recovery.

Colorful assortment of aromatic balms and toothpaste tubes, highlighting potential neurotoxic ingredients in daily hygiene products.

How your bathroom products may be negatively im...

Chemical kindling occurs when neurons become hyperexcitable after repeated exposure to certain ingredients.

How your bathroom products may be negatively impacting your brain health

Chemical kindling occurs when neurons become hyperexcitable after repeated exposure to certain ingredients.