Mar 26, 2026
The baby boomers began turning age 65 in 2011, and by 2050 an estimated 84 million Americans will be in the 65 and older age group.
Mar 19, 2026
Multiple studies have shown a clear connection between regular physical exercise and better cognitive performance.
Mar 13, 2026
Pleasurable experiences , whether eating a turkey dinner, drinking a cocktail, riding a roller coaster, or watching a movie , all evoke neural activity in a circuit found in the medial forebrain that is rich in the neurotransmitter dopamine.
Mar 5, 2026
As a psychiatrist, I always consider the possibility of a drug side effect as a cause of one of the most common mental disorders I see: depression.
Feb 26, 2026
People who suffer from food allergies generally experience food intolerance, reduced absorption of nutrients, and relief of symptoms after fasting.
Feb 19, 2026
Although inflammation is a key function of the immune system, when left unchecked it can cause harm to brain cells. Oxidation results from normal cellular work, but causes wear and tear on brain cells.
Feb 12, 2026
As people age, they experience heightened inflammation, which appears to cause damage to healthy brain tissue.
Feb 5, 2026
But when the stress response becomes chronic, hormones like cortisol contribute to various health problems including heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, anxiety, and depression.