Your Brain On

What does the most-purchased beverage in the world — coffee — do to your brain? Five centuries after its discovery, coffee is deeply entrenched in our diets on a global scale. More than half the U.S. ...

18 Sep 202441min

What grief does to our brains, and how we can grow from one of life's most challenging experiences. The impact grief has on your mind can be so severe, some experts refer to it as an 'emotional trauma...

11 Sep 202451min

As populations have aged, our need for caregivers has risen fast. The stresses of caregiving present brain health concerns that we must address urgently. Caregivers are heroes. But they're often so fo...

4 Sep 202440min

Meditation: an ancient practice with brain health benefits proven by modern science. Whether you're focusing on your breathing to quieten peripheral distractions or using mindfulness to rebalance your...

28 Aug 202459min

Leg strength isn't just about physical health. There are enormous benefits for brain health, too. From the more obvious benefits for balance and mobility to the deeper neurochemical machinery that pow...

21 Aug 202433min

The neuroscience behind the benefits and risks of marijuana, explained. Splintered legislature, evolving taboos, and new forms of consumption have created a fragmented market for cannabis, and made it...

14 Aug 202446min

From 18th century London to the promise of a global cure: the 200-year history of Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's, a neurodegenerative disorder most commonly characterized by tremors and other motor ...

7 Aug 20241h 13min

Ozempic. Developed as diabetes medication. Adopted as a weight loss drug. Eyed for its potential neuroprotective effects. Hollywood's popularization of Ozempic as a way to lose weight has made it one ...

3 Juli 202433min