Memory

Your well-being doesn’t have to take a hit just because “sitting” is a job requirement. “Build in brain breaks throughout your day to optimize your brain performance and prevent fatigue,” Dr. Krystal L. Culler, D.B.H., M.A., founder of Your Brain Health Matters, LLC, tells Thrive. A lot of us with office jobs know: Living a healthy lifestyle can […]

Brain health is 70 percent lifestyle and 30 percent genetics, Dr. Culler says, so you have a lot of control over how you feel. She also says it’s never too late to start a new habit, and improve the health of your brain. Read the article for 13 brain health tips. If you’re interested in improving your brain

It’s important to keep your brain sharp as you age. Dr. Culler encourages people to think about brain fitness the same way they think about physical exercise. That means giving your brain a 15- to 20-minute daily workout, adding up to at least two hours a week. Read on for easy ways to stimulate your

Once you reach the age of 40, these are all the health mistakes that you need to stop. As you age, you need to make time for brain exercises in order to stay sharp and keep your memory intact. “Lifelong learning is critical for our brains to continue to grow with age,” says Krystal L.

Misconceptions about Alzheimer’s risk factors and ways to prevent Alzheimer’s can stand in the way of your health. “Alzheimer’s disease is NOT a normal part of aging,” says Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH. Understanding Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that typically causes memory loss and problems with thinking and behavior. Many

Recent research findings present recommendations for lifestyle modifications aimed at dementia prevention. Providers can play a key role in promoting these protective modifications. Understanding the importance of prevention earlier in the disease progress (because it is known that changes occur for up to 20 years in the brain and body before an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis)

How meditation can make you happier and more successful than ever. From diet upgrades to mental exercises, scientists detail new ways to keep your mind fresh. “Meditation is personal, and it’s important for people to find a practice that is comfortable for them. Luckily, there are so many types,” says Krystal L. Culler, M.A., a

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement strives to achieve the “Triple Aim,” which concurrently addresses care, health, and cost.1 The Triple Aim is used as a care guideline to address comprehensive concerns for high-risk, complex, and costly patients to result in improved patient care experiences, better health outcomes, and lower overall health care expenditures.2 Advances in