The connection between intellectual activity and brain health
Being intellectually engaged may benefit the brain, which means it’s important to learn and practice new skills.
Newest BrainBeat podcast offers tips for dementia caregivers
The latest BrainBeat podcast features Dr. Maureen O’Connor and spotlights the difficult journeys of dementia caregivers.
Lifestyle changes for better brain health
In this rousing Q&A, Dr. Gary Small shares how small lifestyle changes over time can lead to better brain health.
7 tips for navigating holidays with a loved one who has dementia
The holidays are upon us, and taking certain steps can help make the experience easier for loved ones with dementia.
When age is really just a number
SuperAgers are people who are over 80 years old with the cognition of a 50- or 60-year-old. How did they get that way?
What brain imaging can tell us about brain conditions
Brain imaging can tell neuropsychologists a lot about brain conditions. In this Q&A, Dr. Marek Marsel Mesulam explains how.
The connection between nutrition and brain health
Healthy nutrition helps us to stay fit and live better lives. Certain diets are especially good for brain health.
From neuropsychologist to young adult novelist
Katie Keridan spent the first 12 years of her career as a pediatric neuropsychologist; then she decided to work with kids in a different way.
The science behind inattentional blindness
If we’re not consciously aware of something, are we blind to it? The answer rests in the hands of a famous gorilla.
How TMS treats depression
In this Q&A, Dr. Jeff Daskalakis explains the science behind TMS, and how magnetic waves treat depression.