That mental merry-go-round of “what ifs” and “should haves” isn’t just annoying. It’s actually rewiring your brain as you read this sentence. Overthinking – that relentless mental chewing on problems ...

Remember when you could memorize song lyrics after hearing them just once? Or pick up new skills without breaking a sweat? Your brain’s natural plasticity was firing on all cylinders back then. But ...

Insights from a Duke staff member and neurologist on ways to support cognitive health, plus a crossword puzzle to try Several times a week, Ginger Newbold rises at 5:30 a.m. to lift weights and walk ...

Time catches all of us eventually. But what if I were to tell you that a new study suggests there’s a simple thing you can do every day that can improve brainpower and restore cognitive health, to the ...

Dr Ashleigh Elizabeth Smith receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and Dementia Australia. Carol Maher receives funding ...

Read this if you’re feeling stuck in a scroll and crash cycle. Excessive screen time can lead to “brain rot,” a mental fog that dulls focus, memory, and reward sensitivity. Reversing this decline ...

Stroke and sleep connection: During deep sleep, the brain regulates blood flow and oxygen supply. Without that balance, small vessels become vulnerable, which may raise the risk of mini-strokes over ...

Dropping these habits might help keep your mind sharp as you age. Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RD "Key Takeaways" Sedentary lifestyles and lack of physical activity can accelerate brain ...

Sedentary lifestyles and lack of physical activity can accelerate brain aging. Chronic stress and poor sleep negatively affect memory and brain health. Staying socially connected and eating a balanced ...