| | | | Can supplements really improve your brain health? So many over-the-counter products claim to keep your brain sharp as you age. But are they a waste of your money? We look at what the latest research says. Learn more. |
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5 ways BrainHQ can help train your brain Our science-backed exercises don’t just make your brain sharper. They can also help you live a healthier, happier life. Here’s how. |
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 | | Music—it makes us tap our feet, changes our heart rates, inspires our souls. But how does it affect our brains? Find out in last months BrainHQ Academy webinar. |
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How blinking helps out the brain Did you know we spend somewhere between 3% and 8% of our waking hours blinking our eyes? It turns out it’s a pretty good use of time. In a recent study, researchers at the University of Rochester found that blinking helps our brains process visual information, helping us understand the “big picture.” Learn more. |
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Brains are bigger—and that may be beneficial A recent study from UC Davis researchers shows that on average, human brains have been growing. When comparing brain measurements from people born in the 1930s through the 1970s, they found gradual increases in various brain structures—as well as in overall brain volume. And that brain growth might be a positive factor in long-term brain health. Learn more. |
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Tracking brain health in soldiers The US Army has announced that it will begin administering a cognitive assessment for all new soldiers. That will help them track changes in cognitive health if a soldier is exposed to a blast or experiences another head trauma. This initiative was partly driven by the tragic mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine last year, which was committed by an Army reservist with severe brain damage due to repeated blast exposure. Learn more. |
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Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being (2024) By Sue Varma, MD
As Dr. Sue Varma knows well, life is full of challenges—even trauma. As a psychiatrist, she noticed that some people were much better able to manage life’s upsets. Why? Her personal experience and extensive research led her to believe that the difference is an optimistic (but still realistic) mindset. In Practical Optimism, Dr. Varma shares her findings, and provides a concrete program to help readers build their own optimism for a happier, healthier life—and more resilience during hard times. |
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