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KELLY LIVINGSTON

How does extreme heat affect mental health?

As millions of Americans contend with extreme heat across much of the country, experts tell ABC News that continued exposure to high...

Jennifer Lea Reynolds

9 Reasons You Keep Waking Up in the Middle of the Night

When a bad dream isn’t to blame, consider one of these less obvious reasons you can’t sleep through the night. Why you wake up in the...

Andee Tagle

Forgot where you put the keys? Experts (and a trivia buff) share tips to boost memory

You don't have to be a trivia buff to be great at remembering things. Monica Thieu, a four-time Jeopardy! contestant and winner of the...

Alyssa Jung

12 Popular Facts About the Brain That Aren’t Actually True

You only use 10 percent of your brain. Your memory declines with age. Alcohol kills brain cells. These and other myths, debunked. Brain...

JUSTIN POT

Why writing by hand is better for remembering things

Keyboards still have a place, but if you want to retain information, grab a pen. Want to remember something? Don’t type it out—write it...

Dan Brennan, MD

Bad Habits That Can Hurt Your Brain

You Miss Out on Sleep You do a few things you know you shouldn’t -- we all do. But some of those bad habits can take a toll on your...

Marguerite Ward

Overwhelmed? How to reduce anxiety in times of stress

Stress is an an unavoidable fact of life. And some of it is actually good for us, helping us develop resilience and fueling motivation...

Rebecca Strong

Habits Matter More Than You Might Think — These Tips Can Help the Good Ones Stick

Any behavior or action you engage in regularly counts as a habit — from having coffee as soon as you get to the office to brushing your...

Lisa Mulcahy

Tinnitus: Ringing in Your Ear Really Comes From Your Brain

Uncontrolled ringing, buzzing, or whooshing in your ear can seriously interfere with your quality of life. Just ask Jeff Grace, who has...

Nancy Fitzgerald

4 Steps to Conquer Clutter—and Improve Your Health

Your messy house could be raising your blood pressure, spiking your stress hormones, and expanding your waistline. To get healthy, get...

Kelly McCarthy

How olive oil could lower risk of dementia mortality

From vegetables and legumes to fish and fresh herbs, Mediterranean ingredients provide a wide array of health benefits, and the...

SHELBY DEERING

'I'm a Neurologist, and These Are the Games That Actually Make a Difference in Brain Health'

Some healthy habits require a lot of discipline and commitment—we’re looking at you, strength training and healthy diet. But some feel...

Valencia Higuera

6 Possible Causes of Brain Fog

What is brain fog? Brain fog itself is not a medical condition but instead a symptom of other medical conditions. It’s a type of...

Elizabeth Millard

How to Keep Your Brain Healthy: The SilverSneakers Guide

Our brains, like the rest of our bodies, naturally age. But maintaining brain health is possible, and it can even be social and fun. Even...

Sandee LaMotte, CNN

Counting sheep: Who came up with this old sleep tip, and does it work?

Trying to imagine fat, fuzzy white lambs, jumping one by one over a fence, is a well-known remedy for sleeplessness. When I used to try...

MARCEL SCHWANTES

Neuroscience Says 4 Brain Workouts Will Improve Your Memory and Make You Mentally Stronger

Did you realize that, just as your body needs a good workout, your brain does too? Many brain activities promise to sharpen your thinking...

Saira Mueller, CNN

Why it’s ok to give things up, according to a psychoanalyst

Are you forcing yourself to continue learning a language? What about holding out for closure in a relationship that ended abruptly? Or...

Bill Sullivan

A Rare Disorder Causes People to See Demon-Like Faces

A case report published on March 24, 2024 in The Lancet is helping researchers gain new insights into a poorly understood neurological...

BETH ANN MAYER

This Common Nighttime Habit Could Increase Your Stroke Risk by More Than 40%, New Study Warns

Spending time outside at night can be a worthy part of a routine, offering a chance to move or at least breathe fresh air. However, air...

Zohra Ashpari and Alina Sharon

Vitamins and Supplements for Memory

Much of the evidence for these potential memory-boosting supplements isn’t very strong. Here, we discuss what recent clinical studies say...

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