At 22, Eileen Gu is already an Olympic multimillionaire success story. She credits it to a brain-training ritual anyone can adopt

At 22, Eileen Gu is already an Olympic millionaire. She says she uses neuroplasticity to “literally become exactly who I want to be”—and Arianna Huffington and scientists say the brain-training hack ...
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Boost your brain health with exercise

Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., a professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurobiology, says studies show that exercise can significantly improve many aspects of brain ...

Neuroscience Says You Can Alter Your Brain Structure to Improve Cognition. Here’s How—It’s Already a Popular Hobby

Today, neuroscientists see the brain as a dynamic and flexible organ, one that can “reorganize connections” through “wiring” and “rewiring.” How bird watching helps yo ...
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Neuroplasticity Explained: How to Rewire Your Brain for Mental Strength

Discover the power of neuroplasticity and how you can rewire your brain for mental strength and resilience. This video explains the science behind neuroplasticity and provides practical strategies for ...
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22 Brain Exercises That Keep Kids, Adults, and Older Adults Mentally Sharp

Brain-training exercises can improve your cognitive skills, including working memory, verbal memory, and global functioning. Challenging yourself with new activities can also improve brain functioning ...

Breakthrough Shown to Cut Dementia Risk, Now Found to Help Repair Brain Injuries

A neuroimaging study from NYU shows that the same type of brain training found to reduce dementia risk in the recent ACTIVE Study can also repair white matter damaged by brain injury. The brain ...
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Brain training sessions found to reduce dementia risk in decades-long study

The results of this decades-long study offer a powerful message of hope: we are not helpless against the passage of time. By ...
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How exercise shapes a healthier brain

It’s no secret exercise is good for your body—but what about your brain? Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Neurobiology and vice chair for Faculty Affairs and Development ...
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Think Young: 10 Timeless Habits to Keep Your Brain Sharp and Youthful

At this very moment (yes, even as you scroll through this), your brain is pulling off a quiet, awe-inspiring feat. It’s adapting, reconfiguring, making new connections, and letting go of the ones it ...
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Menopause Brain Fog Is Real. Here’s What Can Actually Improve It

Let’s start with a truth bomb: your brain is not broken. If you’ve ever found yourself wandering into a room and forgetting why or rereading the same paragraph for the fourth time, you’re not alone.
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Computer Games Improve Neuroplasticity After Traumatic Brain Injury

Patients with traumatic brain injuries who complete computerized cognitive games show improved neuroplasticity and cognitive performance.