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Brain Teaser: September 3, 2025

What effect can a smartphone have on cognitive performance?
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Brain Teaser: September 2, 2025

What immediate benefits can physical activity have on brain health?
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Brain Teaser: September 1, 2025

What percentage of U.S. adults ages 65 to 74 have hearing loss?
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Brain Teaser: August 29, 2025

What’s a surprisingly effective way to expand your social circle?
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Brain Teaser: August 28, 2025

What does multitasking rely on that may not be as robust with age?
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Brain Teaser: August 27, 2025

By what percentage can chronic loneliness increase the risk of developing dementia in older adults?
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Brain Teaser: August 26, 2025

How often should adults ages 50 to 64 get their hearing screened, according to the World Health Organization?
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Brain Teaser: August 25, 2025

What type of diet has shown the most consistent sleep benefits in studies?
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Brain Teaser: August 22, 2025

Which region of the brain, involved in memory formation, can benefit from regular exercise?
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Brain Teaser: August 21, 2025

What system does your brain use during deep (slow-wave) sleep to flush out toxins?
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Brain Teaser: August 20, 2025

What long-term health effect is associated with hearing loss?
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Brain Teaser: August 19, 2025

Which of the following foods is NOT a source of omega-3 fatty acids?
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Brain Teaser: August 18, 2025

Which conditions can exercise help combat, due to its anti-inflammatory effects?
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Brain Teaser: August 15, 2025

Which vitamin specifically is linked to reducing brain inflammation and may help with memory loss and depression?
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Brain Teaser: August 14, 2025

What substance released during exercise is called “Miracle-Gro for the brain?”
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Brain Teaser: August 13, 2025

How much lower is the risk of dementia in people who do regular physical activity compared with sedentary people?
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Brain Teaser: August 12, 2025

Ever heard of the mineral boron? What common food is it found in?
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Brain Teaser: August 11, 2025

What percentage of U.S. adults report having trouble falling or staying asleep at night?
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Brain Teaser: August 8, 2025

Do you know how much red meat is recommended in the Mediterranean diet?
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Brain Teaser: August 7, 2025

Which vitamin, best known for promoting blood clotting, may also support brain health?
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Brain Teaser: August 6, 2025

What kind of humor does the brain respond to?
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Brain Teaser: August 5, 2025

Social interaction can help limit the damaging effects of which hormone?
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Brain Teaser: August 4, 2025

How many hours of sleep do older adults need?
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Brain Teaser: August 1, 2025

What percentage of adults 60 and older have high blood pressure?
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Brain Teaser: July 31, 2025

What unexpected activity has been found to help improve mental health in older adults?
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Brain Teaser: July 30, 2025

You’ve probably heard of the Mediterranean diet and its many benefits. Which below is not one of them?
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Engage Your Brain

Brain Teaser: July 29, 2025

What is a normal part of aging that does not necessarily indicate dementia?
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Brain Teaser: July 28, 2025

Which part of the brain has been shown to actually increase in volume with yoga practice?
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Brain Teaser: July 25, 2025

Which vitamin is an important antioxidant that helps protect brain cells from damage?
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Brain Teaser: July 24, 2025

What feel-good brain chemical gets released when you laugh?
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Brain Teaser: July 23, 2025

In a recent study, what common everyday sound was associated with slower performance on these tasks?
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Brain Teaser: July 22, 2025

How often should older adults have their hearing tested?
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Brain Teaser: July 21, 2025

What’s a good thing to do if you’re feeling lonely or isolated?
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Brain Teaser: July 18, 2025

Which of the following statements about stress is TRUE?
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Brain Teaser: July 17, 2025

Cashews contain which of the following mood-supporting nutrients?

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