8 Ways to ‘Exercise’ Your Brain

As we age, the need to keep our brains healthy becomes more important than ever before. Try a few of these (mostly fun) ways to take care of your brain!

Best of BrainWise in 2024

As we begin 2025, BrainWise reflects on the most impactful moments and advancements in neuropsychology over the past year.

The psychology of New Year’s resolutions

There’s a reason New Year’s resolutions are hard to keep. There’s also a better, scientifically proven way to establish goals for the future.

Former coach piloting trial for Parkinson’s treatment

Billy Kennedy was a winning basketball coach. Now he’s part of a study to develop a winning new treatment for Parkinson’s disease.

Common learning disabilities and what causes them

Learning disabilities represent a difference in brain function…and an opportunity to celebrate a different neurotype

The silver age of cannabis: THC, CBD, and healthy aging

Cannabis in different forms is becoming an important part of how individuals manage healthy aging

Making sense of sensors to help older adults

Scientists and health care professionals are helping older adults age peacefully with sensor technology.

Behind the quest to find and treat rare diseases

Finding and developing worthwhile treatment for rare diseases requires a mix of science, patience, luck, money and time.

Understanding brain tumors

There are at least 100 different types of brain tumors, and their impact on patient lives varies considerably.

Understanding dementia

Alzheimer’s Disease isn’t the only condition that causes dementia; other causes can impact brain health, too.