Features associated with climate change such as extreme heat and storms can stress the brain in ways that impair its function.
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Experiences of awe, which induce a sense of belonging, are associated with lower levels of stress and a greater sense of well-being.
Liver dysfunction can impair cognition through multiple mechanisms, some of which may be reversible.
The cognitive benefits of later life education may be enhanced by optimizing the conditions of the learning environment.
Many types of fabrics are treated with chemicals that can be harmful to the human brain and body.
Excessive consumption of no calorie sweeteners may carry some of same health risks as sugar.
Hearing aids may benefit individuals with hearing loss and other dementia risk factors, but only if coupled with regular audiologist support.
Plastics can shed microparticles into the environment and our bodies, which may promote disease-associated processes, such as chronic inflammation.
The ability to seamlessly engage in multiple tasks at the same time could be an indication of brain health.
People with higher emotional resiliency have better health outcomes. Emotional resiliency is a skill that can be cultivated with practice.
Studies assessing the relationship between alcohol and the brain show conflicting results. Here we explore why this is such a difficult thing to study, and what we know so far.