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New Research Shows How to Change Trajectory of Cognitive Decline A ground-breaking study gives those with elevated Alzheimer’s risk a new path for changing the trajectory of their brain health. The researchers reported a significant improvement in global cognition from a coached intervention, which used the BrainH

What if there are specific actions we can take in our everyday life to improve our brain health, and maintain or even sharpen our cognitive function?

Online Brain Fitness Tracker Validated for Aging Independently A new study shows that a novel online assessment provides a valid scientific measure of the cognitive abilities of older adults related to maintaining independent living. The self-administered, online assessment can be completed in four minutes — wit

A new study shows that a novel online assessment provides a valid scientific measure of the cognitive abilities of older adults related to maintaining independent living.

Online 3-Minute Test Provides Insight on Brain Chemistry and Alzheimer’s For the first time, a study shows an online assessment can provide a scientific measure of acetylcholine—a key brain chemical, which declines progressively with cognitive aging and even more quickly with Alzheimer’s disease. The assessment can be sel

For the first time, a study shows an online assessment can provide a scientific measure of acetylcholine – a key brain chemical, which declines progressively with cognitive aging and even more quickly with Alzheimer’s disease.

Public Libraries: Your Local Brain Health Resource Public libraries are treasure troves for keeping your mind sharp and your brain healthy. Here are five ideas for using your library to stretch your mind.

Think libraries are just for bookworms? Think again!

Want to keep your brain from aging? Try a cognitive workout : Short Wave Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age. The results of this 10-week study back earlier animal research showing that environments that stim

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Breakthrough Long COVID Study: Large Recovery in Symptoms and Return to Work Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have identified what is believed to be the first intervention found in a randomized controlled trial to show large and very large improvements in multiple symptoms associated with Long COVI

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have identified what is believed to be the first intervention found in a randomized controlled trial to show large and very large improvements in multiple symptoms associated with Long COVID.

6 ways to improve your memory Here’s how to remember more and improve your overall brain function in the process.

Here’s how to remember more and improve your overall brain function in the process.

Is there a way to test for early signs of dementia? If you’re worried your forgetfulness might be a sign of something more serious, it may be time to talk to your doctor about cognitive tests.

If you’re worried your forgetfulness might be a sign of something more serious, it may be time to talk to your doctor about cognitive tests.

Your memory, only sharper: 5 ways BrainHQ can help train your brain BrainHQ’s science-based brain-training exercises don’t just make you feel sharper. They can help you live a healthier, happier life.

BrainHQ’s science-based brain-training exercises don’t just make you feel sharper. They can help you live a healthier, happier life.

Your get-started guide to using BrainHQ’s brain exercises  These insider tips will help you get the most out of your BrainHQ brain-training routine.

These insider tips will help you get the most out of your BrainHQ brain-training routine.

You Can ‘Train’ Your Brain to Be More Focused in Just 30 Minutes a Day And it involves playing games.

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Your brain on nature Everyone knows that a breath of fresh air feels great. But research shows that spending time outside can also boost your mood, memory, and cognition.

Everyone knows that a breath of fresh air feels great. But research shows that spending time outside can also boost your mood, memory, and cognition.

Your brain in love Move over heart — researchers show that your brain plays the most important part in falling (and staying) in love.

Move over heart — researchers show that your brain plays the most important part in falling (and staying) in love.

How to protect your brain before, during, and after menopause With menopause, the reproductive hormones estrogen and progesterone dip, which can cause mental and emotional changes. Here’s what to know about menopause, memory, and mood, and what you can do about them.

This normal part of aging can adversely affect memory, thinking, mood, and more. Here’s what you can do to offset these changes.

What grip strength has to do with brain health There may be a link between how strong your handgrip is and your brain function later in life. It could even be linked to a heightened risk of dementia. Here’s what to know.

Studies suggest that a stronger gripping ability may help cut your risk of dementia. Here’s why.

Why travel is good for your brain Going on an exciting adventure is a great way to stay active and see the world. But it can also keep your brain sharp. Here’s how.

Going on an exciting adventure is a great way to stay active and see the world. But it can also keep your brain sharp. Here’s how.

Why it’s so important to get help for migraine attacks Treating migraine is as important for your brain function as it is your quality of life. Here’s what to do.

Treating migraine is as important for your brain function as it is your quality of life. Here’s what to do.

Brain-Training App 'Reverses 10 Years' of Decline in a Key Brain System It's not just your body that needs to be 'worked out'.

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Why it’s important to make new friends after 65 (and how to do it) It can get harder to meet new people as you get older. But being social is a key way to keep your brain sharp and your body healthy — and it’s also fun!

It can get harder to meet new people as you get older. But being social is a key way to keep your brain sharp and your body healthy — and it’s also fun!

What older adults need to know about concussions As you age, your risk of this type of brain injury goes up. That’s why it’s important to know the signs and the best ways to protect your body and mind.

As you age, your risk of this type of brain injury goes up. That’s why it’s important to know the signs and the best ways to protect your body and mind.

What is brain plasticity? Find out how your brain can change and what you can do to make it happen.

Find out how your brain can change and what you can do to make it happen.

Types of memory Learn what long- and short-term memory are — and everything in between.

Learn what long- and short-term memory are — and everything in between.

The workout motivation you’ve been looking for You already know that exercise is good for your body. But here’s another great reason to get moving: It keeps your brain sharp.

You already know that exercise is good for your body. But here’s another great reason to get moving: It keeps your brain sharp.

Your better-sleep plan starts tonight (and why you need it now) Quality rest is essential for keeping your body healthy and your brain sharp. Our expert tips will help you get the z’s you need.

Quality rest is essential for keeping your body healthy and your brain sharp. Our expert tips will help you get the z’s you need.

A brain training game boosts a chemical linked to memory and attention, new research shows Researchers measured acetylcholine production in participants' brains at the beginning and end of the 10-week trial.

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The surprising health perks of having a pet A pet’s unconditional love can bring loads of joy. But particularly for older adults, companion animals can have a big impact on physical health and cognition too.

A pet’s unconditional love can bring loads of joy. But particularly for older adults, companion animals can have a big impact on physical health and cognition, too.

The right way to take a nap There’s (brain) power in an afternoon nap — but not all naps are created equal. Here, experts share the right way to snooze to keep your brain sharp.

There’s (brain) power in an afternoon nap — but not all naps are created equal. Here, experts share the right way to snooze to keep your brain sharp.

The mood-brain link: How your mood can mess with your brain power Feeling stressed out or worried? Your emotions could be affecting your cognitive skills.

Feeling stressed out or worried? Your emotions could be affecting your cognitive skills.

A brain training game boosts a chemical linked to memory and attention, new research shows Researchers measured acetylcholine production in participants' brains at the beginning and end of the 10-week trial.

Brain Training has never been more important. Register for a free BrainHQ account today!