Understanding 'Black fatigue' – and how to overcome it
Feb 24, 2022
Living with racism is exhausting and a health risk, but you can find ways to protect yourself and others.
Brain Health News
Does kindness equal happiness and health?
Feb 15, 2022
Random Acts of Kindness Week reminds us of love and happiness – but it can bring health benefits, too.
Want a healthier Valentine's Day? More hugs and kisses
Feb 11, 2022
Social connections, including hugging and kissing, can be good for your health. Valentine's Day can be one of the healthiest holidays of the year, especially if you go easy on the candy.
Marijuana's effects on the brain need more research
Feb 10, 2022
As marijuana use increases across the nation, questions about its impact on brain health remain unanswered. A new American Heart Association scientific statement summarizes what is known – and unknown.
Deadly type of stroke increasing among younger and middle-aged adults
Feb 4, 2022
A type of stroke that causes bleeding into the brain has been increasing in the U.S. over the past decade and a half, particularly among adults under 65, new research shows.
Heart attack survivors could experience more rapid brain function declines
Feb 3, 2022
People who have heart attacks experience a faster decline in cognitive function than those who haven't had heart attacks, preliminary research shows.
Smoking harms brain health, regardless of other health conditions
Feb 3, 2022
The more nicotine people are exposed to, the more harm they may be doing to their brains, new research suggests.
Amid a national mental health crisis for kids, here's how parents can help
Feb 2, 2022
Pandemic stresses have been tough on teens, experts say, but parents and pediatricians can make a difference.
Statistics report offers snapshot of the nation's brain health – and a guide to protecting it
Jan 26, 2022
Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia affect millions of people, and a new collection of statistics helps put the problem in focus.
Men prone to anxiety, worry may develop more risk factors for heart disease, stroke and diabetes
Jan 24, 2022
As men age, those who are anxious or worry excessively develop more risk factors for heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes than those who don't, according to a new study that tracked men for 40 years.