Brain Health - Page 5

Missing sleep may take a hidden toll on your brain and longevity, research reveals

New research reveals poor sleep shortens life more than diet or exercise. Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen shares what happens to the brain with inadequate sleep.

Study reveals why chewing gum might actually help with focus and stress relief

Brain imaging studies shed light on why humans have chewed gum for 8,000 years with research showing chewing activates regions tied to attention and stress regulation.

Your sleep and activity patterns may reveal hidden brain health risk, study suggests

A new study finds that sleep timing is linked to dementia risk, as people with weak circadian rhythms face a 2.5 times higher risk of developing cognitive decline.

5 celebrities who went public with alarming health diagnoses in 2025

Celebrity health battles dominated 2025 as stars faced serious diagnoses, from brain aneurysms to cancer. Kim Kardashian, Dave Coulier and others shared struggles.

Alzheimer’s disease could be reversed by restoring brain balance, study suggests

A new method of reversing Alzheimer's shows promise in an animal study, as researchers at University Hospitals restore brain energy molecule NAD+.

Dairy consumption linked to lower dementia risk in surprising new study

Surprising Swedish study of 27,670 adults finds high-fat cheese and cream linked to lower dementia risk over 25 years of detailed follow-up research.

Nutrient deficiency linked to heart disease risk for millions, new study warns

Global omega-3 deficiency affects 76% of people worldwide, significantly increasing risks for heart disease, cognitive decline and chronic inflammation.

Is your diet missing a brain-boosting common nutrient? New anxiety study raises concern

A new UC Davis study finds that people with anxiety disorders have 8% less choline in key brain regions, a nutrient found in eggs and fish that may influence anxiety.

Creative hobbies keep the brain young, study finds; here are the best ones to pursue

An international study of 1,400-plus adults reveals creative activities like music, dance and art make brains appear biologically younger than their actual age.

Psychiatrist reveals how simple mindset shifts can significantly reduce chronic pain

Dr. Daniel Amen's book, "Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain," offers breakthrough methods to treat chronic pain by targeting brain circuits and emotions.