Here's to a fresh start with whatever you do in '22
Jan 3, 2022
Wanting to get back to some sort of normalcy in 2022? Here's advice on starting anew with the right attitude.
Brain Health News
Making a lifetime of good brain health a global priority
Dec 21, 2021
Without a healthy brain, it's harder to have a healthy body. As heart disease, stroke and dementia rates continue to rise, leading heart and brain experts hope to focus research and the world’s attention on prevention.
The risks and rewards of caregiving for loved ones with dementia
Dec 14, 2021
The vast majority of people with dementia are cared for at home by loved ones. Studies show caregiving places them at higher risk for health problems of their own, but the work also can be rewarding.
The pandemic made it hard to stay connected. Here's how to reestablish healthy relationships.
Dec 10, 2021
Reconnecting with loved ones over the holidays may boost your heart health. Here are a few ways to get started.
Life experiences, outlook influence how people are harmed – or helped – by pandemic stress
Dec 8, 2021
Chronic stress can harm physical and mental health. But as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, how people are affected by its sustained challenges has a lot to do with their prior experiences – and attitude.
This nonprofit builds strong 'ground game' for community mental health
Dec 6, 2021
A faith-based nonprofit meets mental health needs in a diverse Maryland community and will train mental health coaches to help erase health inequities.
What are the links between COVID-19, brain harm and dementia risk?
Nov 22, 2021
As evidence mounts that COVID-19 causes neurological harm, scientists double down on research to find out why – and whether it could lead to a higher risk for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Researchers start to uncover the pandemic's impact on mental health
Nov 10, 2021
Depression remained common during the pandemic and worsened for some, according to a new study aiming to cast light on links between the pandemic and mental health.
Two omega-3s in fish oil may boost brain function in people with heart disease
Nov 8, 2021
Taking prescription fish oil supplements with high levels of two omega-3 fatty acids may get the best results in improving cognitive function in older adults with heart disease, according to new research.
A growing phenomenon, youth caregivers need recognition, support
Nov 3, 2021
Millions of young people nationwide provide care for a family member, a situation exacerbated by the rise in single-parent households resulting in part from the opioid crisis and COVID-19 pandemic. The physical and mental effects are far-reaching.