WELLNESS / MIND

Being Heard Shapes the Brain

Seniors stay more resilient mentally if they have people they can talk things over with who really listen. How are your listening skills? >

A Colorful Way to Prevent Memory Loss

Deeply colored fruits and vegetables contain compounds that slow cellular aging. Now it appears they can preserve memory, too. >

A Link Between Cannabis and Schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia and marijuana use problems have been rising as legal restrictions on pot have eased. Is there a connection or vulnerability? >

A “Magic” Cure for Depression

Psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms, appears to spur dendritic growth and enhance communication in the brain. >

Doctors Weigh Pros and Cons of Prescribing Hot-Button Alzheimer’s Drug

The recent FDA approval of the drug Aduhelm has created a quandary for doctors and patients. Can its modest effectiveness justify its cost? >

Disrupted Sleep Offers a Clue to Parkinson's

Poor circulation in the brain is the cause of a certain sleep disorder. It also may predict who goes on to develop Parkinson’s disease. >

Early Childhood Education Shapes the Middle-Aged Brain

Childhood enrichment programs bring long-term cognitive benefits. Brain scans reveal improved brain development even in middle age. >

New Alzheimer’s Drug Takes Out the Brain’s Trash

Promising new findings in mice shed light on a new approach to beating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. >

Polypharmacy Deepens Seniors' Mental Confusion

Too many seniors with dementia are prescribed a mix of drugs to calm anxiety and ease depression and pain, leaving them more confused. >

Alzheimer's: Insulin Resistance of the Brain

Plaques in the brain, a signature of Alzheimer's, appear related to metabolic problems involving glucose. Blame the commercial food chain. >

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