Staying Sharp
These are stressful, worrisome times and – sorry, folks – here’s one more thing to worry about: The fact that getting too stressed about it could weaken your immune system just when you need it to be as strong as possible.
Leisure activities could slow brain aging by 4 years
Toss a handful of almonds or walnuts on your cereal or salad, mix some cashews into your dinner stir-fry or just munch some peanuts for a quick snack. It’s a daily habit that may be the key to improving your brain health — and it may only take a couple of teaspoons.
Could poor health actually shrink your brain?
Need to jog your memory? Do a little exercise. Even a single, short session is all it may take to give your brain a memory boost.
Brain fog can be a symptom of a poor diet, and these common foods are among the biggest culprits.
Thanks, Mother Nature. Your delicious maple syrup may also be fuel for the brain. Here’s how its potent compounds may protect us from Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases.
Turns out, a lot of what we’ve been told about keeping our brains healthy as we age is false. Let’s clear the air and find out what’ll actually help.
Family and friends are both key players in our lives. But one group is a better indicator of health and happiness in older adults.
Score one for books. Picking up a good page-turner is entertaining and great for your brain, not to mention your long-term health. Take that, Netflix.