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Dr. Krystal Culler, DBH, M.A.

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Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, M.A. is a Doctor of Behavioral Health and Social Gerontologist. She is a Senior Atlantic Fellow with the Global Brain Health Institute, where she was the first scholar from the United States to complete her residency training at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland on dementia prevention and the social determinants of brain health. She is the Founder of the Virtual Brain Health Center, which provides innovative brain health services to individuals, carers, and service providers. She hails from a small town in West Virginia but has been in Ohio for over 15 years. She is currently working on the restfulness aspect of her brain health through her meditation practice and learning yoga at her Virtual Brain Health Center (virtualbrainhealthcenter.com).

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Music: A Whole Brain-Body Workout

The brain-body connection is vital. Because the brain controls so much of our daily function, it is arguably the single most valuable organ in the human body.   ...
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Mindfulness: An Important Tool for Boosting Brain Health

Many self-help strategies and products are advertised in the media. They can be expensive and don’t necessarily have a proven benefit. Instead, we suggest an important tool that anyone can learn to implement that does not have to cost any money and has scientifically proven benefits for both your body and brain: Developing a mindfulness practice. ...
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Tiny Habits for Big Brain Health Gains: The Neuroscience of Small Changes

Try a tiny habit to improve a specific area of your personal brain health and wellness in 2024 and beyond. Make the habit small, short in duration and part of your daily routine. ...
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The Present of Presence

The season of gifting is upon us. For most, our gift- giving behavior is at its peak from the end of November through December. Here is a simple brain-healthy concept that you can readily gift your loved ones this holiday season: the present of your presence. In this blog, we explore the tradition and history of holiday gifts and how gift-giving impacts social connections, memory and brain health.   ...
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Your Brain on Sugar

Halloween. Thanksgiving. Christmas. Americans’ sugar consumption is increasing year after year, and it's not just during the high holiday season. Read about where sugar hides in our diet and its effect on our brains. ...
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How Purpose Sparks Better Brain Health

Purpose is your reason to rise; it comes from within. Take time to explore your purpose and fuel your actions for optimal brain health and wellness.  ...
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Sleep Well, Think Well: The Sleep-Brain Connection

Sleep and brain health are closely interconnected. Getting adequate amounts of good-quality sleep is essential for maintaining brain health and reducing the risk of developing dementia. So, make sleep a priority in your brain health routine! ...
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The Social Brain: Enhancing Brain Health Through Social Connections

The human brain thrives when it is socially connected with others. Having a conversation with another person is a total brain workout. Ultimately, conversations are not just a means of communication. They play a vital role in maintaining brain health, cognitive function, and emotional well-being. ...
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