The Journal

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Neuroscientist exposes why most brain health ad...

The attention economy profits from depleting the very mental resources it promises to restore.

Neuroscientist exposes why most brain health advice ignores biology

The attention economy profits from depleting the very mental resources it promises to restore.

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This new study says just being creative may slo...

Brain scans revealed measurably younger neural patterns in regions most vulnerable to neurodegeneration.

This new study says just being creative may slow your brain aging

Brain scans revealed measurably younger neural patterns in regions most vulnerable to neurodegeneration.

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How dehydration amplifies your stress response

Dehydrated participants showed cortisol spikes that were dramatically higher than well-hydrated counterparts.

How dehydration amplifies your stress response

Dehydrated participants showed cortisol spikes that were dramatically higher than well-hydrated counterparts.

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What the latest longevity science says about pr...

Strong relationships reduce dementia risk by up to 50 percent in clinical studies.

What the latest longevity science says about preventing age-related cognitive decline

Strong relationships reduce dementia risk by up to 50 percent in clinical studies.

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What your sense of smell may reveal about your ...

Your olfactory system connects directly to memory centers, bypassing normal sensory processing stations.

What your sense of smell may reveal about your brain health

Your olfactory system connects directly to memory centers, bypassing normal sensory processing stations.

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Memory loss? A microscopic blood vessel in your...

Excessive pulsing disrupts the brain's overnight waste-clearing system that flushes toxic proteins.

Memory loss? A microscopic blood vessel in your brain may be to blame

Excessive pulsing disrupts the brain's overnight waste-clearing system that flushes toxic proteins.

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5 ways cardio exercise boosts mental wellness a...

Exercise serves as controlled stress training that builds resilience for real-world challenges.

5 ways cardio exercise boosts mental wellness and cognitive function

Exercise serves as controlled stress training that builds resilience for real-world challenges.

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These lifestyle changes can make your brain 8 y...

Simple daily choices control whether your brain ages faster or slower than expected.

These lifestyle changes can make your brain 8 years younger

Simple daily choices control whether your brain ages faster or slower than expected.

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6 signs your gut may be impacting your mental w...

Your microbiome may be hijacking your food cravings to feed itself.

6 signs your gut may be impacting your mental wellbeing

Your microbiome may be hijacking your food cravings to feed itself.

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The surprising cognitive benefits of learning m...

Unlike passive entertainment, instruments demand complex coordination between motor skills, memory, and emotional centers.

The surprising cognitive benefits of learning music, even as an adult

Unlike passive entertainment, instruments demand complex coordination between motor skills, memory, and emotional centers.

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Slow cognitive decline with these 5 evidence-ba...

From creatine supplementation to Zone 2 cardio, evidence-based approaches target brain aging mechanisms.

Slow cognitive decline with these 5 evidence-based strategies

From creatine supplementation to Zone 2 cardio, evidence-based approaches target brain aging mechanisms.

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Fighting depression? New study suggests a darke...

Your visual cortex gets repurposed for creativity and insight when light disappears.

Fighting depression? New study suggests a darker room may help

Your visual cortex gets repurposed for creativity and insight when light disappears.

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Looking for a safer way to treat ADHD? Here are...

New combination strategies pair medications with lifestyle modifications for comprehensive cognitive support.

Looking for a safer way to treat ADHD? Here are 5 trends to know

New combination strategies pair medications with lifestyle modifications for comprehensive cognitive support.

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3 modern habits secretly destroying your brain ...

Sleep deprivation, chronic stress, and excessive screen time create a self-reinforcing cycle of cognitive decline.

3 modern habits secretly destroying your brain health

Sleep deprivation, chronic stress, and excessive screen time create a self-reinforcing cycle of cognitive decline.

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Psychedelics can rewire brain circuits in just ...

The neuroplasticity boost may enhance creativity and problem-solving in healthy individuals too.

Psychedelics can rewire brain circuits in just weeks, new research shows

The neuroplasticity boost may enhance creativity and problem-solving in healthy individuals too.

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Low testosterone may be killing your cognitive ...

How precision medicine and artificial intelligence are transforming testosterone therapy, and what it means for your brain.

Low testosterone may be killing your cognitive health (and much more)

How precision medicine and artificial intelligence are transforming testosterone therapy, and what it means for your brain.

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WHO data reveals 1B people live with mental hea...

Traditional healthcare waits for crisis while nutrition and lifestyle interventions can prevent disorders.

WHO data reveals 1B people live with mental health disorders—here's your prevention plan

Traditional healthcare waits for crisis while nutrition and lifestyle interventions can prevent disorders.

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New study reveals peer support reduces depressi...

Regular text check-ins activate stress-buffering neural pathways that prevent mental health crises.

New study reveals peer support reduces depression by 50% in high performers

Regular text check-ins activate stress-buffering neural pathways that prevent mental health crises.

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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How GABA supplementation supports a healthy str...

Your brain's primary inhibitory neurotransmitter acts as a "brake" on overactive neural circuits.

How GABA supplementation supports a healthy stress response and better sleep

Your brain's primary inhibitory neurotransmitter acts as a "brake" on overactive neural circuits.