| | Did you know that volunteering can boost your brain? Doing good can do a body—and brain—good. Here’s a look at six ways volunteering can make you healthier and have a real impact on your brain. Learn more. |
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The brain training guide for people 65+ You may be eligible for unlimited access to BrainHQ through your Medicare Advantage plan at no additional cost to you. Find out how. |
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| Learn all about how to track your progress and hear answers to users' questions in this webinar. |
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In the US, this group is most at risk for cognitive decline A recent study conducted by researchers at the Huntington Medical Research Institutes and the University of Washington has shown that Native Americans experience cognitive decline and dementia at much higher rates than other groups. Find out why. |
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New target for dementia treatment? A recent study has shown that microglia—immune cells that help clear out waste from the brain—are less protective in people with Alzheimer’s, because they produce more inflammatory molecules. This finding expands scientific understanding of dementia, and may offer a new path for potential treatments. Learn more. |
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Neurons and the perception of color We usually think of our eyes as our visual organs—but our brains play an equal role in vision. When it comes to color, our eyes take in different wavelengths of light, but it’s our brains that determine how to classify those wavelengths. A new study has shown how certain networks of neurons (brain cells) transform different wavelengths into perceptions of color. Learn more. |
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Puppy Brain: How Our Dogs Learn, Think, and Love (2024) By Kerry Nichols For many of us, dogs are an integral part of our families—and we want them to be happy and healthy as well as good companions. In Puppy Brain, Kerry Nichols draws on her deep experience working with dogs as well as the latest in canine science to help the reader understand how a dog’s brain develops over time—and how to use that knowledge to build a fulfilling relationship with your pup. |
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