Depression is very common these days, folks, more so than you may even think. The World Health Organization says over 264 million people worldwide are affected, and that this condition is also the top cause of disability around the world (https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression). But it gets even worse when you consider that while depression is treatable, many […]
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It’s a sad fact of life: our hearing goes as we age. But that’s not the only time, not anymore. Noise pollution can also damage your hearing, and it comes from all angles–the busy downtown section your office building is in, your headphones as you work out and any live music event. In reality, close
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If you’re looking for a healthier brain, my friends, it could be time to get sporty! At least, that’s what a new study indicates. Published in the Sports Health Journal, researchers in this study found that elite athletes have lower amounts of static in their brains than non-athletes, which helps them to hear better (https://northwestern.app.box.com/s/j1rfguxv9t9bfrr3pmwlei6xwmjc367t).
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My friends, if you’re ever done the last-minute gift dash or tried to wrangle food together for countless get-togethers cluttering your calendar around the holidays, you’ve probably already thought how great it would be to skip the holidays, like the couple in “Christmas With the Kranks.” Who hasn’t thought how much better a cruise would
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Many things are still the “final frontier” in medicine, and I’d argue our brains are certainly among them! We’re still learning the different ways our brains work and what can happen when there are problems every day. One surprising new study, published in the The Lancet Public Health journal, has just found a possible link
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I bet you’ve had your phone in your hand several times today–in fact, I’m willing to bet you’re reading this on a phone right now. It’s okay, I do the same thing all day long. A lot of us do, and it’s a big part of everyday life. Go to a sports game, get on
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Soda, coffee, even chocolate–caffeine is everywhere, and if you’re like me, you’re guilty of using the wonder stay-awake drug, too. After all, it’s viewed as relatively harmless and people have been using it to cram for finals or make it through the workday for decades. As it turns out, that cup of joe may be
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Hey, fellow geniuses! Just kidding, sadly–“genius” is not something I’m often described as, and I’m willing to bet the same applies to you. But just because we’re not on the level of Einstein doesn’t mean we can’t work at boosting our brain power every chance we get, and these tools can help you get there.
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I’m going to go out on a limb here and say you, wonderful reader, are stressed out right now as you try and scan this while dealing with the boss, the kids, the in-laws and whoever else pops up into your day with demands, requests and problems only you feel like you can handle. A
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Good friends are like a fine wine; they get you drunk in half of the time! But, seriously, having positive relationships in your life can be a game-changer when it comes to your sense of happiness and well-being. Now, it looks like good friends can help your brain, too – especially as you age. A
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