| | | | Can scent help boost your brain health? Yes, there’s a link between scent and memory. But new research suggests that you can improve cognitive health through your sense of smell. Here’s how. Learn more. |
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Sleepy? This is the right way to take a nap There’s (brain) power in an afternoon snooze — but not all naps are created equal. Experts share the right way to catch some z’s to keep your brain sharp. Learn more. |
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“Sense foraging” for mental health Recent research suggests that focusing attention on your body and its sensations can be a boon for mental health. Whether it’s tuning in to the smell and taste of a delicious meal, noticing how your body reacts when you try something a little scary and new, or simply paying attention to how your clothes feel on your body, turning your attention to your sensory experiences can help break you out of routines. Why is that? Learn more.
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Middle age: A pivotal time for brain health Most of the research done on dementia has focused on how to stop or reverse it once it has been diagnosed. But researchers have increasingly investigated how to prevent dementia long before it begins. A new imaging study has shown that changes that often occur in middle-aged people—those between 40 and 65—may be the difference between a brain-healthy later life and a dementia diagnosis. Learn more. |
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Calling all dog lovers Do you have a dog, or have you had one in the past? There has been quite a bit of research showing that the bond people feel with their dogs can improve health in several ways. A new study takes that research a step further, directly measuring brainwaves of people interacting with a friendly poodle that wasn’t even their own. The results showed positive brain benefits from that interaction. Learn more. |
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Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There (2024) By Tali Sharot and Cass R. Sunstein
Over time, people tend to get too used to what they experience. That can be wonderful things—the laughter of their child, the beauty of their environment, the kindness of their co-workers. It can also be bad things—abusive spouses, a terrible boss, poor health. How can we re-engage with the world to both reinvigorate our pleasures and challenge what’s wrong? Neuroscientist Tali Sharot and law professor Cass Sunstein argue that the secret ingredient is change. |
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