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Eat Right

Does Ginkgo Biloba Help Brain Health?

A review of studies finds no solid evidence of brain benefits

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Engage Your Brain

Do Men’s and Women’s Brains Really Differ?

Gender does account for some differences in brain function

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Be Social

Need More Time? Try Giving Some Away

People who are generous with others feel less harried

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Eat Right

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help the Brain

People who eat a lot of seafood may be at lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease

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Be Social

5 Amazing Reasons to Pet (or Own) a Pet

A growing body of research suggests that they can benefit body and mind

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Eat Right

These 4 Foods Could Be Harming Your Microbiome

What you eat may affect the tiny-yet-mighty microbes in your gut

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Engage Your Brain

Your Brain at Age 65 and Older

Staying active — mentally and physically — is key

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Eat Right

Eating More Fish May Protect Your Brain

Study finds one or two servings a week makes a difference

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Engage Your Brain

Treating Hearing Loss May Benefit Brain Health

New research suggests that hearing aids may slow cognitive decline

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Engage Your Brain

Get a Cognitive Screening Through Medicare

Ask your doctor about this test during your annual wellness visit

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Engage Your Brain

The Art of Truly Listening

When music is more than background noise, we benefit emotionally

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Manage Stress

A Nature Walk May Curb Anxiety

Brain's response isn't the same if you stroll in a city, with its noise and crowds

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Engage Your Brain

The Best Time of Day to Learn Something New

Use your internal body clock to enhance productivity

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Eat Right

6 Foods Rich in Vitamin E

These foods may help your mood and your memory

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Engage Your Brain

Bad Habits That May Harm Brain Health

Bad habits take a toll

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Eat Right

7 Brain-Friendly Staples to Keep on Hand

These common pantry foods contain nutrients that may help protect memory

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Manage Stress

Meditation May Help Keep the Brain Young

The practice seems to slow down the loss of volume that happens with age

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Restorative Sleep

A Healthy Diet May Be Linked to Better Sleep

More fruits and veggies could help you catch your 40 winks

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Be Social

12 Ways to Avoid Loneliness

U.S. surgeon general offers advice and a call to action

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