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Whatever brings you — or your partner or child — into therapy, the world of mental health care is changing fast to respond to the extreme stress most of us are feeling now.  A new psychotherapy, ...

Dr. Merzenich chats about his inspiration for creating BrainHQ, what sets his brain training program apart, and more.

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Research shows that moving to music with others reduces symptoms of depression more than walking, yoga, or even standard ...

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The real-world takeaway? Exercise remains one of the most effective ways to boost circulating mature BDNF. Making muscles ...

Stretching your ability to focus is good for the brain. Paying close attention like that encourages the brain to pump more acetylcholine (a brain chemical important for learning, attention, and memory ...

Glucose, nutrients, and oxygen are crucial for normal brain function. Providing the brain with fuel via diet and exercise is ...