EngAGE Your Brain

Do you have trouble remembering names? Chances are, you have met someone, only to forget their name within seconds or during a second meeting when you’d like to address them by name. Read on for practical tips on how to improve your ability to place names to faces. ...

When it comes to aging and its effect on our brains, one classic change is slowed processing speed. In general, processing speed starts to decline in our mid-20s and more so after our mid-40s. Despite this universal, normal, age-related change, there are still ways to purposefully engage our brains to train for speed. ...

The communication between your sensory systems and your brain is rapid and complex. Protect your sensory organs by minimizing exposure to loud noises, ensuring good dental hygiene, and using sunscreen all year long. Notice any sudden or marked changes in your vision, hearing, smell, taste, touch or proprioception? See a doctor. ...

Ancient wisdom says, “Nature itself is the best physician.” Today, the field of ecopsychology explores the beneficial impact of exposure to the natural world and its relationship to health and well-being. As the spring bloom takes place in Northeast Ohio, may we take time to notice our immediate surroundings and reap the benefits of immersing ourselves in the great outdoors. ...

Want to improve your memory? Just add color. Since color is a strong attention-grabbing stimulus to the brain, it can be a powerful memory tool for organization and daily planning. Color attracts attention, boosts memory and influences our motivations. ...

Life seems more stressful than ever. Collectively, we are living through the second year of a global pandemic that has shifted our lives in various ways and global unrest is escalating with every daily news cycle. Stress is a normal and unavoidable part of our everyday lives, but how we manage our stress has a direct impact on our overall health and well-being. ...

“S.M.A.R.T.” is the acronym used for goal-setting, which can easily be applied to our health and wellness goals. Each letter shows us how a goal should be written for optimal success. “S.M.A.R.T.” goals can help us achieve our desired brain fitness resolutions or get a former brain-healthy habit back on track. ...

Many leading organizations and experts recommend a healthy brain check-up, also known as a “memory screening,” to help detect Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Healthy brain check-ups are available during annual Medicare visits and many organizations may offer them free of charge.  ...