Your Brain in Your 40s
Research shows this ancient practice can boost mood and well-being.
Aerobic Exercise and Memory: How Are They Connected?
Research shows this ancient practice can boost mood and well-being.
Sound Immersion: A Tool for Emotional and Physical Wellness
Research shows this ancient practice can boost mood and well-being.
Talk Therapy Is Good for Maintaining an Active Brain
Social connection is a natural part of being human, and for folks managing mental health concerns, connecting with a professional therapist may be particularly helpful.
Purposeful Breathing Improves Cognition at All Ages
Deep, slow respiration may help strengthen the brain.
Word Games Engage Aging Brain Muscles
Research shows that word games can keep you socially active, which is important for healthy living.
Music Making Boosts Brain Health and Reduces Isolation
A study found music-making activities can reduce feelings of isolation — an increasingly common problem among seniors that is linked to health issues like heart disease, stroke, and dementia.
Practicing Calligraphy Is a Way to Strengthen Brain Muscles
Experts say the centuries-old art form can help support brain health, particularly as we age.
This Physiatrist Is Helping People with Life-Changing Conditions as She Manages a Rare Disorder Herself
There are few Black medical doctors with neuromuscular conditions who are treating patients. This physiatrist is training resident physicians to bring empathy to medicine.
These Coaches Prove Archery Is More Than Hitting a Bullseye
Brain Health is a unique series focused on how to help you age well. These stories have been created in cooperation with AARP and Word In Black. In a sport where Black competitors are rare, Larry Brown and Roberta Jones are making waves as archery coaches in New York City. Their work challenges stereotypes about race and…
Why Cognitive Assessments Are a Helpful Tool for Aging Adults
With Alzheimer’s disease affecting a fifth of Black folks over 70, these tests help determine how healthy your brain is.
What the 6 Pillars of Brain Health Mean for You
Knowing how to promote healthy human cognition and make a solid care plan can help you as you age.
