We’re supposed to feel thankful at Thanksgiving. But what if you just don’t? Joyous reminders of the holiday season ahead may not make you feel good if you believe things are going wrong…

I stepped into a bookstore recently and this time of year there are hundreds of books on diets. But I was surprised to see that many of them are not about weight. There are diets for blood pressure issues and gluten sensitivities. There’s also a diet for preserving brain function.

You’ve probably heard that omega-3s, like you find in fish oil, can improve your brain health. But the truth is, their effect on your brain is nothing short of miraculous…

When successfully nurtured, relationships should give you energy, motivation and promote health. But how do you know if you’re in a toxic or unhealthy relationship? Answer these questions…

If you want to boost your brainpower, there’s an easy way. Feed your brain a little less. This sounds counterintuitive, but this doesn’t mean starve your brain. It means avoid…

If you take this popular over-the-counter medicine, you could be setting yourself up for a destructive vitamin deficiency. And you may not know you have a problem until your memory starts disappearing, you suffer nerve damage and perhaps fall victim to anemia.

A team of researchers gave people real-world memory tasks in simulated everyday settings, and then looked at whether the gains would transfer to the peoples’ home lives. It took only one month to significantly strengthen their prospective memory.

You can exercise, eat a healthy diet, keep your brain stimulated and stay socially connected — all proven ways to reduce your Alzheimer’s risk. But even if you do all that, there’s still another risk factor you may be overlooking…

This is true even if you don’t have diabetes. Yes, research at the University of Pennsylvania shows that type 2 diabetes is linked to accelerated brain degeneration.

You’ve probably figured out your body mass index (BMI). But the jury’s been out on what this number really tells you about your weight or your health. Despite its faults, the latest research suggests BMI can tell you one important thing… the future of your brain health.

Because they are multi-faceted, psychological issues like depression cannot be cured or best managed by single modalities. I recommend thinking outside the box and combining therapies for best results.

Did you know your grown-up mind could use — and benefit from — some purposeful playtime? Play could improve your cognitive habits and improve performance where your creative skills are needed most — problem solving.