People worry about losing their memory as they get older, or worse, developing a dementing illness such as Alzheimer’s Disease. It’s hard not to get caught up in a cycle of fear as you read the ...

However, some people have specific cases of exceptional memory, like having an uncanny head for numbers, or an obsessive recall of their lives. Even with a “normal” memory, you can employ memory ...

DHA and EPA—may help protect your brain from inflammation as you age, says Dr. Small. Getting them in food form is best, but omega-3 supplements might also be helpful. In some studies, large doses of ...

Just four days of eating junk food can disrupt memory. A high-fat, ultraprocessed diet overstimulates certain brain cells and affects how memories are processed. The hippocampus is especially ...

Stretching your ability to focus is good for the brain. Paying close attention like that encourages the brain to pump more acetylcholine (a brain chemical important for learning, attention, and memory ...

Breaking through the noise of the self-help industry, neuroscientist Rachel Barr ‘s new book How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend, roots its advice in science (the bibliography section alone is ...

A song pops into your head—and it’s exactly what you needed to hear. Coincidence? Maybe not. Your brain is sending signals through symbols.

There’s a myth that brain training has to be hard, noisy, or app-based. It doesn’t. In my experience, the most sustainable “workouts” for your mind are low-impact, enjoyable, and easy to fit into a ...

Multitasking has become the new normal in today’s world. From handling emails while in meetings, typing messages while cooking dinner, to switching between tabs while writing, it is all considered a ...