CONDITIONS / MIND

Rising Concerns about Kava

Kava is a beverage known for promoting relaxation and mild euphoria, but concentrated forms are prompting calls to poison control centers. >

Fight Dementia -- Cook at Home

Planning and preparing meals engage the mind and body. Following directions, measuring and prepping ingredients keep your brain sharp. >

Sitting is Not All Bad, but Watch Out, Couch Potatoes

Reading a book or watching online instruction engages the mind in a way that passive viewing doesn't and makes a difference to your brain. >

What's Behind the Brain Issues Linked to Head Impacts in Contact Sports

Head impacts in contact sports create inflammation in brain microstructures that go on to affect brain areas related to mood and memory. >

Caffeine Helps the Brain Stay Nimble

Coffee and tea can be important tools for reducing dementia risk. Shoot for about two to three cups a day. Be aware: Decaf doesn't do it. >

New Insights into Autism's Genetic Trajectory

Modeling genes connected to autism offers clues as to the way these early genetic anomalies may go on to influence brain development. >

Delusions: A Way of Addressing Overwhelming Emotional Experiences

Interviews with psychotic patients reveal that delusions serve as ways of coping with severe traumas such as bullying or physical violence. >

For the New Year: The Uplifting Power of Self-Affirmations

Taking time to affirm what matters to you can derail anxiety and negative thoughts. It also gives well-being a long-lasting boost. >

Cheese As Brain Food?

Dairy foods eaten in moderation appear to lower the risk of dementia. Beware: ultra-processed cheesy foods did not provide a brain boost. >

Attention Seekers: A Steep Rise in ADHD Medication Prescriptions

Prescriptions for ADHD medications are increasing. But does every patient need them? Mis- and over-diagnosis can put people at risk. >

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