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Fight Dementia -- Cook at Home

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

An Eating Routine Builds Weight-Loss Success

One way to give your diet a boost is to eat a set of foods on repeat. This saves you the depressing decision-making that can derail dieters. >

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. >

When AI Toys Talk to Kids

Using artificially intelligent toys to respond to kids' questions and concerns may sound good, but what the toys say can be a problem. >

A Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Behavior Problems?

Preschoolers who ate more ultra-processed foods were more likely to develop behavior issues like anxiety or aggression two years later. >

Take Stock of Your Attitudes About Aging

Beliefs about getting older make a big difference in how well we age. Those who see aging's positives do better cognitively and physically. >

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. >

Early Lessons in Cooperation

Working toward a shared goal helps kids achieve the back and forth needed to work with others, particularly those they don't know well. >

Mix Up Your Exercise

You know exercise is good for your health. But here's what is even better: Varying your workout. It makes you fitter and boosts longevity. >

Spirituality As a Shield Against Addiction

Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, meditation -- it doesn't matter. Spiritual paths lessen the risk of substance abuse and addiction. >

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