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Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a magic pill that you could take to increase your brain health and prevent cognitive decline? There’s no particular food you can eat or thing you can do to avoid aging, but there are ways that you can enjoy a healthier brain. Most people don’t consider the things […]
All those precautions you’re taking to stay safe during the pandemic? Ironically, they might be putting your brain’s health at risk. “Our heavy reliance on technology, not seeing family and grandkids, putting off doctor’s appointments, not going to the gym and a lack of physical touch, of socializing, and of purpose – all lead to […]
“We forget that the water cycle and the life cycle are one.” —Jacques Yves Cousteau Beyond our natural environment where water is critical, water is the fuel for our brains and bodies. It is estimated that we can survive a mere three days without water. An essential for both our brains and bodies, water comprises […]
What does a diet for your brain care look like in everyday life? Understanding “Diet” There are hundreds of different diets touted around the world for their claimed health benefits and the diet industry in the United States is a multi-billion-dollar industry and growing. Unfortunately, there are a wide variety of diet trends that come […]
Kali Sarver is a Senior at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a major in Psychology and a minor in Gerontology. She is a current undergraduate student intern at the Virtual Brain Health Center. This fall, Kali will attend the University of Michigan to earn her Ph.D. in Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience. In recent […]
Early on in the pandemic, we were given the message to stay socially distant from one another outside of our immediate household. Luckily, many leaders quickly recognized that this was not the proper message to be sending when the intent was to keep a physical distance from one another for our own safety. Today, we […]
There has been a growing interest in the impact of the pandemic on the brain, as well as our health, wellness and daily lives. This blog entry will focus on the current information available related to COVID-19 and the brain, in addition to what you can do now to optimize your brain wellness. I recently […]
March is the month of the brain for many organizations and foundations as they aim to raise awareness for teen mental health, Downs syndrome, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis to name a few. This week, March 15-21, is global Brain Awareness Week. This time fosters public enthusiasm and support for brain science while spreading the word […]
Have you heard of International No Brainer Day? I admit that this day has not been on my calendar, but this is now a day that I am willing to celebrate to show my brain some love in February. It might be a no brainer what this day is all about, but so there’s no […]
“Follow your heart but take your brain with you.” It is not uncommon to hear sayings that allude to the mind-heart connection. Do any phrases or words of wisdom come to your mind? Take a moment to think about this. Some simple expressions may include: Follow your heart. Put your heart into it. Have your […]
