Brain Health / Cognition

We’re all familiar with the concept of a “rainy day” fund- the just-in-case stash of cash you put aside so you’ve got a reserve of money to help you in case of a crisis. Well, it turns out your brain benefits from its own rainy day fund- it’s called “cognitive reserve”…

These days there’s so much advice about what to eat in order to stay healthy that it’s hard to keep it all straight. But here’s one new piece of advice that’s worth remembering: According to a new study out of Harvard, men who consume many daily servings of leafy greens,…

You already know how important physical exercise is for keeping your body healthy as you age. Now, a recent study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience tells us that physical exercise, in combination with mental challenges, may be a valuable way to keep your brain sharp and healthy. Researchers found…

No matter where you live or which political side you’re on, you’re probably experiencing an uptick in your stress level these days. From life’s little annoyances to the most profound sources of upheaval, many are experiencing a rising sense of stress and emotional turmoil. The question is, what impact can this…

If you’ve found yourself slowing down and sitting more often in your middle or later years, you’re not alone. According to new research out of the University of Texas, adults ages 38-50 become noticeably more inactive during these years, sliding into a more sedentary lifestyle that can wreak havoc on…

Whether it’s a hazy memory from your youth or a swirl of smoke today, most of us have had some exposure to, and experience with, marijuana. And as a generation, baby boomers constitute the fastest growing demographic of cannabis consumers in the now- legal marketplace that exists for marijuana. In…