EngAGE Your Brain

Did you know that your brain is the organ most easily damaged by a poor diet? Research shows how specific foods, dietary patterns and lifestyle factors affect brain health. Understanding how different nutrients are transported across the blood-brain barrier can help us better understand the effects of diet on brain health and function. ...

The use of spices has increased by 50% over the past decade. In addition to adding flavor and variety to our diet, brain-boosting spices are beneficial for overall health, including brain health. Incorporating brain-boosting spices into your meals is an easy and delicious way to support your brain health.  ...

While increasing age is the greatest known risk factor for dementia, children and young adults can be impacted, too. There's also “Digital Dementia,” which describes the negative impact of excessive technology use on cognitive function, particularly related to memory, attention and learning. ...

The most common measurement of intelligence is referred to as a person’s IQ (Intelligence Quotient). A broader definition of intelligence includes eight different types of intelligence. Everyone has some amount of each of these bits of intelligence, but they vary individually, based on our genetics and environment (experience). ...

“Self-care” refers to the active role we take for our own happiness and well-being. Part of self-care is having the knowledge and information to prioritize our whole health. Brain care is our self-care since it refers to the everyday things we do to support our optimal brain health and wellness. And BRAIN CARE is an acrostic we can use to understand the basic tenets of self-care that support our mind, body and spirit.  ...

This year, let’s focus on one word. Yes, one simple word. That’s it. I have utilized the one-word challenge over the past few years to intentionally guide my time and energy for work, projects, volunteer activities, opportunities and more that arise throughout the year. What word will guide you forward in 2023? ...

Overall, the high holiday season is a time of good cheer. While positive stress or holiday hassles may be associated with this time of the year, the most commonly experienced emotions are happiness, love, connectedness and good spirit. On the other hand, the two most common negative emotions are fatigue and stress. There are many ways we can combat holiday stress, both good and bad. ...

Thanksgiving reminds us to count our blessings. When we share a special meal with family and friends, it is easy to express our gratitude. Our brains, however, need us to show gratitude throughout the entire year — not only during the high holiday season. ...