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Boost Vitality by Engaging Your Brain

Harvard Health Publishing: Continuing work and satisfaction in life can help [preserve] cognitive health. Declining brain health is...

Jan 1, 2021

Unapproved Drugs in Brain-Boosting Supplements

Harvard Health Publishing: Taking supplements that promise to boost cognition could be dangerous, according to a Harvard-led study. We...

Jan 1, 2021

How to Navigate the ‘Chaotic’ World of Mental Health Apps

Washington Post: Here’s what you need to know about mental health apps and how to find the right one for you. A quick search for...

Dec 29, 2020

Developing Resilience

Everyday Health: Why it may be the most important thing you can do for your well-being right now. Everyday Health partnered with The Ohio...

Dec 17, 2020

Having a Conversation That Reduces Stress Rather Than Stokes It

Well + Good: The 8 golden rules. "No one’s really good at comforting each other right now.” This is a real sentence I spoke to a friend...

Dec 7, 2020

Anticholinergic Drugs Linked with Greater Cognitive Risk

A study has found a link with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), especially if you take larger doses. Many commonly used drugs have...

Dec 1, 2020

Scientists Discover a Link Between Lack of Deep Sleep and Alzheimer's Disease

NPR: There's growing evidence that a lack of deep sleep increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Scientists say that's because during...

Nov 16, 2020

You’re Not Too Old to Talk to Someone

Studies have shown that older people do as well in psychotherapy as younger ones. [Finding] and affording therapy can prove difficult....

Nov 1, 2020

Does Forgetting a Name or Word Mean that I Have Dementia?

The Conversation: Your medical team should determine whether you have dementia or just normal memory loss due to aging. The number of...

Sep 1, 2020

Talkspace vs. BetterHelp

Healthline: How do these online therapy platforms compare? In an age where virtually every human need can be met through a digital...

Aug 25, 2020

How Setting Aside Some ‘Worry Time’ Can Help Reduce Anxiety

The Conversation: Anxiety and anger are normal reactions during uncertain times -- especially during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Many New...

Aug 18, 2020

What Does It Mean to Be Sober Curious?

Verywell Mind: Do you often wonder what life would be like without alcohol? Do you often wonder what life would be like without alcohol?...

Feb 25, 2020

What’s New in Hearing Technology?

A variety of new hearing aids, sound amplification products, and other new devices may be just what you need to hear better. If you have...