Brain health is the state of cognitive, emotional and social functioning that allows people to realise their potential, maintain their wellbeing, and adapt to changes across the course of life. It is ...

Why do so many of us love a good scare — from haunted houses and horror movies to roller coasters that make our hearts race? According to FIU psychology researcher Matthew Sutherland, the answer lies ...

Experts explain how metabolic switching, autophagy, and BDNF could support cognitive health. Neurologists say structured ...

We often underestimate how much our morning rituals can set the tone for the rest of the day. When you prioritize activities that spark a natural dopamine release, you aren't just waking up — you're ...

Lower dementia risk and live a better quality of life with an occasional round of Monopoly or chess with the family.

For years, your days may have revolved around school drop-offs, late-night chats and the comforting chaos of family life. Then, almost overnight, the house falls quiet. The transition to an “empty ...

Go ahead, drop your kids off at grandma and grandpa’s house. Sure, that special bonding time is fun, but a new study has determined that there are real health benefits of being a grandparent — ...

Even when so much is happening in the world, it’s important to take care of your brain health. Our Well desk shares tips. By Katrin Bennhold I’m the host of The World. Last week, we kicked off 2026 by ...

We know that the foods we eat affect the body. But they may have even more of an influence on how the brain works—it's general tone and level of energy and how it handles its tasks. Mood, motivation ...

A sharper, more resilient mind starts here. Monday Test Your Knowledge Tuesday MIND Your Diet Wednesday Try a New Workout Thursday Play a Game Welcome to the Brain Health Challenge! I’m Dana Smith, a ...