Mental health isn’t just therapy and time off. It’s also doing the hard reps your mind wants to skip. My stance is simple: ...

We’ve all been there: You went into the store for some specific items and found yourself checking out with at least a few things that you definitely don’t need. That $50 could do a lot of good in your ...

The conversations you have with yourself have a direct impact on how you feel and how you behave. If your self-talk is filled with doubt, harsh criticism, and catastrophic predictions, you'll struggle ...

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Aerobic exercise and strength training offer unique and complementary benefits for brain health, according to a growing body of research. While each activity alone can support cognitive function, ...

A conversation with neuroscientist Mithu Storoni on personal productivity in an AI age. What if the key to efficiency in a world increasingly powered by AI wasn’t quantity, but quality? Neuroscientist ...

Brain-training games are all the rage, but whether they prevent cognitive decline has been debatable. Studies in recent years have gone back and forth on the topic, with no definitive conclusion. Many ...

If the idea of going to the gym makes you moan and groan, you’re not alone. Let’s be honest: It’s called working out for a reason. Though incredibly good for you, exercise doesn’t always feel so good.

You have an estimated 70,000 thoughts per day. That's 70,000 chances to build yourself up or tear yourself down. If you call yourself names, doubt your abilities, or second-guess your decisions, ...

We all know that change is hard. In the case of healthy lifestyle changes like exercise and healthy eating, it’s really hard. It’s tempting to blame your willpower, motivation, or outside ...

Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults older than 65 — more than 4% — have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. And whether ...

Some 2.3 million U.S. adults over 65 — more than 4% — have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. Whether it’s due to ...