Tag Archive for: neuropsychology

Exercise can help delay dementia

Exercise has been studied more than other preventive methods. Endless studies show the positive power of physical activity to reduce the risk of dementia from any cause.

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!

How does exercise improve brain function?

Positive effects on the brain—brought about by exercise—are particularly beneficial for adults at risk of neurodegenerative diseases. But they are also helpful for everyone.

Best of BrainWise in 2024

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

Why do we sleep?

Sleep is an essential function for our bodies and our brains. But why?

How and why neurological issues affect sleep

Neurological problems and poor brain health can have a potentially disastrous effect on a person’s sleep.

How sleep problems affect the brain

Sleep problems can negatively impact brain health in a variety of ways. But how? And why?

9 sleep disorders and how to treat them

Sleep ‘zebras’ can lead to disordered sleep and poor brain health, making early detection and treatment critical.

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.

Rethinking the stages of Parkinson’s disease

In an attempt to make sense of the phases of Parkinson’s disease, scientists consider a new way of looking at stages of advancement.