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March 12, 2025

How Nutrition Impacts Cognitive Performance

In today's fast-paced world, maintaining optimal cognitive performance is crucial, whether you're a student, athlete, or business professional. On the "Let's Talk Brain Health" podcast, Dr. Jenna Stedman, DCN, a renowned dietitian and cognitive nutr…

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March 11, 2025

The Thinking on Brain Games: One Way to Stay Brain Fit

In recent years, brain games have turned into a multibillion-dollar industry. In 2018 alone, people spent 1.9 billion dollars on brain game apps, a four-fold increase from 2012. This figure is projected to rise with the growing trend of brain games …

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Feb. 24, 2025

Hearing Health + Brain Health: Understanding the Vital Connection

In today’s world of sensory overload, it’s easy to overlook the significance of hearing health. However, as discussed in the latest episode of the "Let's Talk Brain Health" podcast, Andrew Campbell, a leading audiologist in the field, sh…

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Feb. 21, 2025

Love Your Brain. It’s a No Brainer!

No Brainer Day Have you heard of International No Brainer Day? I admit that this day has not been on my calendar, but this is now a day that I am willing to celebrate to show my brain some love in February. It might be a no brainer â€¦

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Feb. 16, 2025

Music: A Whole Brain-Body Workout

Exploring Music’s Impact on the Brain Did you know that brain health is a critical piece of our overall health? It underlies our ability to communicate, make decisions, problem-solve and live a productive, creative and purposeful life. B…

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Feb. 12, 2025

How Oral Health Impacts Brain Function

In recent years, the connection between dental health and brain function has garnered increasing attention among researchers and health professionals. This fascinating relationship hints at the broader impacts of oral health beyond just fresh breath…

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Feb. 11, 2025

Follow Your Heart to Brain Health & Wellness

“Follow your heart but take your brain with you.” It is not uncommon to hear sayings that allude to the mind-heart connection. Do any phrases or words of wisdom come to your mind? Take a moment to think about this. Some simpl…

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Jan. 15, 2025

What is brain health coaching?

In the latest episode of the Let's Talk Brain Health podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Trish Turo, a national board-certified health and wellness coach, brain health educator, and researcher. Trish's expertise spans behavioral health leadershi…

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Jan. 13, 2025

Dance is a Powerful Tool for Brain Health

In a world where science and art often orbit separately, it's refreshing to see them interlace, creating pathways towards enhanced well-being. Magda Kaczmarska, a dance artist and researcher, brings her unique expertise to explore how dance can act …

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Jan. 3, 2025

One Word Challenge for 2025

Work Out Your Brain with The Focus-Word Challenge It is the time of the year when many people set goals, intentions and aspirations for the New Year. This year, let’s focus on one word. Yes, one simple word. That’s it. History of …

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Dec. 20, 2024

‘Tis the Season to De-Stress

The hustle and bustle of the high holiday season is here. For many, this is an additional layer of stress to our busy, full lives. In general, reports indicate that over 40% of Americans report an increase in stress (the bad kind) during this time w…

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Nov. 29, 2024

The Joyful Connection: How Laughter Boosts Brain Health

Introduction In the fast-paced world we live in, finding joy in the little things can sometimes feel like a challenge. However, the latest episode of the "Let's Talk Brain Health" podcast sheds light on a simple, yet powerful, antidote to stress an…

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Nov. 27, 2024

Memory Enhancement: Your Brain on Color

Have you ever purchased an item or decided not to purchase an item, based on its color? This is a common experience for most people. Think about your wardrobe. Consider the color of the car that you drive. Or the color of your dream home. Research h…

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Nov. 25, 2024

Gratitude is Good for the Brain!

It is fall and the high holiday season is here. Thanksgiving straightforwardly reminds us to count our blessings along with all the “thankful” decorative signs and “gratitude” messages that surround us in stores, readings, to…

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Nov. 12, 2024

Boosting Social Health: Practical Tips and Science Insights from The Neuro Nook Book Club

🧠 November 7, 2024 Neuro Nook (Book Club) Meeting Summary  📖 The Art & Science of Connection: Why Social Health Is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier by Kasley Killam, MPH  Defining Health In 1946, the World He…

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Nov. 8, 2024

Your Brain on Gifting: The Present of Presence

‘Tis the Season The season of gifting is upon us. For most, our gift-giving behavior is at its peak from the end of November through December. While the packages from Black Friday and Cyber Monday may still be making their way to our doorstep…

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Nov. 7, 2024

The Social Brain: Enhancing Brain Health Through Social Connections

Background We all became aware of the importance of social connections during the stay-at-home orders in the early days of the pandemic in 2020.  We realized how much our lives revolved around social activities, and we quickly learned how the …

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Oct. 30, 2024

How Dr. Michael Foti is Destigmatizing Mental Health in Medicine

In a recent episode of the "Let's Talk Brain Health" podcast, Dr. Michael Foti, DO, shared his transformative journey and profound insights into mental health, drawing from both his personal experiences and professional expertise. As the Vice Presid…

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Oct. 24, 2024

Your Brain on Sugar

Background Fall is here and alas, the season of added sugars is upon us. From trick-or-treating on Halloween to Thanksgiving to holiday baking and New Year’s celebrations, it is important to know about the holiday sugar rush and its potential…

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Oct. 11, 2024

Exploring the Intersection of Virtual Reality and Brain Health

Virtual reality (VR) is not just an exciting frontier in gaming and entertainment; it’s poised to revolutionize brain health. In a recent podcast, Amir Bozorgzadeh, CEO and co-founder of Virtuleap, shared his insights into how VR is being harn…

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Sept. 27, 2024

Memory Health Tips for a Stronger, Sharper Brain

Welcome to the Let's Talk Brain Health blog! In today’s post, we dive into an insightful conversation with Rena Yudkowsky, MSW a professional memory coach and geriatric social worker with over 20 years of experience. As the founder of Memory M…

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