Have you walked into a room and forgotten why you went there? Maybe you find it harder to focus after lunch, recall a name, or stay mentally sharp through a long workday. When you are balancing a job, …
White Matter Disease vs. Alzheimer’s Disease: Symptoms, MRI Findings, and Why the Difference Matters
You notice that your mother keeps losing her train of thought. She is taking longer to organize her bills, and lately she seems less steady on her feet. Is this Alzheimer’s disease? Or could something …
Feeling Everything Too Deeply? 10 Brain-Based Coping Skills to Calm Intense Emotions Without Suppressing Them
If you feel as though someone turned the volume up on your emotions, you are not alone. Maybe something that you once would have brushed off now stays with you for hours. A comment from someone …
The Heart-Brain Connection: Why Protecting Your Vascular Health Means Protecting Your Brain
When you think about protecting your brain, what comes to mind? Maybe you think about doing puzzles, keeping your mind active, learning something new, or taking steps to preserve your memory as you …
Better Sleep, Better Brain: 6 Brain Health Habits for Better Sleep
Have you ever been completely exhausted, climbed into bed desperate for a good night's sleep…and then found yourself wide awake? Your body is tired. You know you need sleep. You might even have an …
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What Is ECT and How Does It Work? A Guide to Electroconvulsive Therapy
If someone mentions electroconvulsive therapy, or ECT, what is the first image that comes into your mind? For many people, it isn't a modern hospital treatment. It's a frightening scene from an …
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