CONDITIONS / MIND

Sleep Problems? Why Some Kids May Stop Napping Early

Napping varies widely among kids. Some need more naps longer; others give it up early. It seems to be about brain development more than age. >

Video Games May Strengthen Certain Cognitive Skills

Playing video games a few hours a day can help kids develop visual accuracy and impulse control -- at least some kids, anyway. >

Pick Up the Pace

Walking 10,000 steps a day is good for your heart and general longevity. And there's something even better — going a little faster. >

Oral Health As a Hedge Against Dementia

Periodontal health may protect your cognitive health. Inflamed gums and tooth loss appear to raise the risk of mental decline. >

Go Ahead, Think about It

With smartphones always there to distract us, we are spending too little time paying attention to our own thoughts. It's a lost opportunity. >

Are There Age Limits to Learning Mindfulness?

Kids 11 to 14 were given mindfulness training to improve their emotional health and reduce stress. But the results didn't go as planned. >

“Magic” Mushrooms for Mental Health

Tiny "microdoses" of psilocybin improved the mood and motor control of participants in a large study. Those over 55 were especially helped. >

Get into the Groove

Music that makes you want to get up and dance doesn't just make you feel good -- it stimulates the "executive" part of your brain. >

Antioxidants to Boost Memory and the Brain

Antioxidants found in fruits and veggies like papayas, tangerines, oranges and leafy greens appear to help prevent dementia. Smoothie time. >

A Little Stress Could Help the Brain Clear Memory-Impairing Debris

An accumulation of misfolded proteins can lead to Alzheimer's plaques and Parkinson's. Stress may actually help the brain get rid of them. >

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