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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.

Bryan Johnson holding a small vial of methylene blue, highlighting the biohacking trend towards cognitive enhancement.

Bryan Johnson's new obsession is methylene blue...

The compound's narrow therapeutic window requires precision dosing that many enthusiasts overlook.

Bryan Johnson's new obsession is methylene blue—what you should know before you try it

The compound's narrow therapeutic window requires precision dosing that many enthusiasts overlook.

Young adults relaxing on a park bench in a city forest, surrounded by tall trees and natural light, conveying relaxation.

Stanford research shows that even brief exposur...

Just 15 minutes of mindful presence outperforms longer active recreation for mental health benefits.

Stanford research shows that even brief exposure to nature reduces anxiety and depression

Just 15 minutes of mindful presence outperforms longer active recreation for mental health benefits.

How fasting helps clean up your brain

How fasting helps clean up your brain

Blood ketone levels above 3 millimoles trigger significant cleanup of brain's toxic protein aggregates.

How fasting helps clean up your brain

Blood ketone levels above 3 millimoles trigger significant cleanup of brain's toxic protein aggregates.

Man sweating at desk, looking frustrated, highlighting cognitive struggles during heat waves linked to decreased brain function.

How extreme heat harms your brain

Heat-disrupted sleep creates a compounding effect on memory and decision-making abilities.

How extreme heat harms your brain

Heat-disrupted sleep creates a compounding effect on memory and decision-making abilities.

Older adult with thoughtful expression reflecting on food security and cognitive health, surrounded by groceries.

10-year study finds food security slows cogniti...

Chronic stress from food insecurity accelerates hippocampal damage through elevated cortisol levels.

10-year study finds food security slows cognitive decline by 10%

Chronic stress from food insecurity accelerates hippocampal damage through elevated cortisol levels.

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.

Green tea leaves with a teapot and cup, emphasizing green tea's role in cognitive support with L-theanine and catechins.

6 science-backed teas that may naturally suppor...

Ancient brews meet modern neuroscience in the quest for natural cognitive enhancement.

6 science-backed teas that may naturally support brain health

Ancient brews meet modern neuroscience in the quest for natural cognitive enhancement.

Neuroscientists analyze brain imaging data showing mind blanking resembles deep sleep, crucial for cognitive health and performance.

What "mind blanking" can teach us about cogniti...

Your brain's brief offline moments could be essential maintenance cycles, not lapses in productivity.

What "mind blanking" can teach us about cognitive optimization

Your brain's brief offline moments could be essential maintenance cycles, not lapses in productivity.

Person joyfully jogging in a park, illustrating exercise's mental health benefits discussed in the article.

How exercise rewires your brain for better mood

BDNF acts like fertilizer for neural connections, increasing by 300% during physical activity.

How exercise rewires your brain for better mood

BDNF acts like fertilizer for neural connections, increasing by 300% during physical activity.

Eggs and fatty fish like salmon, rich in vitamin B12, enhance brain health and memory, supporting cognitive performance.

10 vitamin B12-rich foods that boost brain heal...

Absorption decreases with age, making strategic consumption essential for maintaining cognitive performance.

10 vitamin B12-rich foods that boost brain health and memory

Absorption decreases with age, making strategic consumption essential for maintaining cognitive performance.

Dr. Eric Topol smiling outdoors, wearing a light blue shirt, embodying health and vitality in the context of aging research.

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.

Green tea leaves scattered on a wooden surface, highlighting L-Theanine's natural source for social anxiety support.

8 natural nootropics that may help manage socia...

These compounds support neurotransmitter balance without the side effects of traditional medications.

8 natural nootropics that may help manage social anxiety symptoms

These compounds support neurotransmitter balance without the side effects of traditional medications.

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.

Child studying in a bedroom with a HEPA air purifier, surrounded by books and natural light, promoting brain development.

7 ways indoor air quality affects children's br...

Children breathe more air per pound than adults, making them uniquely vulnerable to household pollutants.

7 ways indoor air quality affects children's brain development

Children breathe more air per pound than adults, making them uniquely vulnerable to household pollutants.

Person using a laptop, analyzing a graph of brain activity, illustrating machine learning research on cognitive performance.

The top 3 factors that predict brain performanc...

Blood pressure and BMI outrank diet quality, but strategic nutrition can offset these detriments.

The top 3 factors that predict brain performance according to new machine learning research

Blood pressure and BMI outrank diet quality, but strategic nutrition can offset these detriments.