Brain Health

When we talk about maintaining brain health, we are referring to the idea of slowing the process of cognitive decline. The goal of maintaining brain health is to keep your mind sharp well into old age. Maintaining brain health is important because a decline in cognitive function can make life much more difficult. It can be frustrating to have a harder time with things like thinking and remembering. It can be embarrassing to have to ask others for help when you need it. It can be dangerous to make poor decisions because of a decline in cognitive function. There is a lot at stake when it comes to maintaining your brain health, and that is why so many people are interested in the topic.

Alcohol Could Be Quietly Damaging Your Brain—Even After You Quit Drinking
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Alcohol Could Be Quietly Damaging Your Brain—Even After You Quit Drinking

Most people know alcohol affects the brain while you’re drinking—slurred speech, bad decisions, memory gaps. But what many don’t realize is that the damage doesn’t stop when the buzz wears off. Heavy drinking can cause lasting changes to your brain—even if you’ve been sober for months. And the part of your brain that helps you…

The Third State: A Hidden State Between Life and Death Could Reveal Cellular Consciousness
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The Third State: A Hidden State Between Life and Death Could Reveal Cellular Consciousness

New research is turning a long-held biological assumption on its head: that once an organism dies, its cells die too. But under the right conditions, some cells don’t just survive. They reorganize, take on new roles, and even form entirely new living structures. Scientists are calling this phenomenon a “third state” between life and death….

Five Years Alone: The Story of a Man’s Extreme COVID Isolation
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Five Years Alone: The Story of a Man’s Extreme COVID Isolation

When the world began to reopen after COVID-19, most people moved on—back to work, travel, hugs, and crowded spaces. But not everyone could. For Karl Knights, a 29-year-old writer with cerebral palsy and a suppressed immune system, the risks of infection were too high to rejoin daily life. While others resumed normal routines, he stayed…

Shingles Vaccine May Reduce Dementia Risk by 20%, New Research Shows
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Shingles Vaccine May Reduce Dementia Risk by 20%, New Research Shows

Mind-boggling research flipped our understanding of shingles vaccines, revealing protective brain benefits beyond mere skin relief. People receiving these jabs face a staggering 20% drop in dementia risk over seven years—a statistical bombshell in preventative health circles! For countless souls staring down cognitive decline’s barrel, hope glimmers anew. Dementia’s relentless march—55 million worldwide victims and…

Sleep Memory Healing: Research Shows Brain Processes Bad Memories During Rest
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Sleep Memory Healing: Research Shows Brain Processes Bad Memories During Rest

Imagine if you could quietly delete the memories that haunt you—the heartbreaks, the trauma, the fear—without needing to relive them. Scientists are getting closer to making that a reality with a groundbreaking “memory reprogramming” technique designed to gradually fade painful memories from the brain. Yes, it’s real. It’s neuroscience. By targeting how memories are stored…

Star Bathing: Cosmic Mindfulness for Mental Health Benefits
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Star Bathing: Cosmic Mindfulness for Mental Health Benefits

Gazing into a vast, star-filled sky offers more than just a breathtaking visual spectacle; emerging research suggests that it can be a potent remedy for the mind. Whether in the tranquil embrace of remote wilderness retreats or the serene confines of a backyard, the practice of star bathing presents a simple yet profoundly transformative approach…

ME/CFS After COVID: Why Millions May Face a Chronic Health Challenge
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ME/CFS After COVID: Why Millions May Face a Chronic Health Challenge

Millions of people who contracted COVID-19 now face a hidden health consequence – myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Recent research reveals alarming numbers: individuals with a COVID-19 history are nearly eight times more likely to develop ME/CFS compared to those without infection.  As a physician who survived serious illness as a child, I recognize how…

Brain Scan Reveals Hidden Trauma Behind Man’s Anger Issues
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Brain Scan Reveals Hidden Trauma Behind Man’s Anger Issues

Recent medical imaging revealed surprising brain damage in a man struggling with severe anger management problems. After enduring years of emotional and physical outbursts from her husband, Brenden, Natasha sought help from a television program, where advanced neurological testing uncovered the biological roots of his aggressive behavior. This case highlights how undiagnosed brain injuries can…

Microplastics Found in Human Brains: New Research Reveals Health Risks
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Microplastics Found in Human Brains: New Research Reveals Health Risks

Groundbreaking research published in Nature Medicine reveals deeply concerning findings about microplastic accumulation in human brains. Scientists detected significantly higher concentrations of these tiny plastic particles in brain tissue thanin other organs, raising profound questions about potential impacts on neurological health.  Led by Alexander Nihart, researchers employed advanced detection methods to identify microscopic plastic particles…