Let’s start with a hard truth: cognitive decline doesn’t announce itself with a drumroll. It tiptoes in quietly. One day you forget where you parked. Then a friend’s name van
Head injuries, ranging from mild concussions to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI), can have a negative effect on mental and physical health. Whether the result of a sports inju
We often hear about the importance of physical exercise, but what about mental exercise? Just as we work to keep our bodies strong and flexible, our brains also need regular stimul
You forgot why you walked into the kitchen. Again. You’ve started losing your train of thought mid-sentence. Names are harder to retrieve, and that multitasking magic you used to
You’ve probably heard the term “mindfulness.” It’s one of the best ways to achieve a state of calm. Mindfulness practices, such as yoga and tai chi, can hel
How well do you know your brain? As the executive control center of the entire body – and the supervisor of every thought, mood, memory, and action – your brain makes you who y
“It’s a jungle out there Poison in the very air we breathe Do you know what’s in the water that you drink? Well I do, and it’s amazing.” Theme song from Monk, written and
Losing your memory or experiencing mental fog in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or even 70s is not normal. It’s a sign of trouble. Lost in a Fog? Mental fog can make you feel like you’re
Have you ever made a list of goals that you wanted to accomplish? Maybe some of the goals were fitness or health-related? Many of us enjoy the process of working on our own persona