Health & Wellness

Tag: Brain Health

Editorial medical illustration showing a human brain highlighting a small neural circuit linked to chronic pain, with signals flowing between brain and spinal cord, symbolizing new neuroscience insights into pain persistence.

Chronic Pain: When the Brain Won’t Let Go

Chronic pain affects millions — and it’s not “just in your head.” New research reveals a hidden brain circuit that turns temporary pain into lifelong suffering… and how silencing it could finally bring relief. 🧠✨

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Why Balance Predicts Longevity — And How To Improve It At Any Age

Standing on one leg for 10 seconds may reveal more about your health and longevity than you think. Balance turns out to be mission-critical.

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Illustration of a human brain with glowing neural connections and a DNA helix, symbolizing Alzheimer’s research, genetics, and emerging treatment options.

Alzheimer’s: When the Disease Itself May Forget It Can Hurt — and Apoe-Logize

Alzheimer’s research is accelerating — from gene targets like ApoE to new drugs and early detection. Progress is real, but the road remains complex. 🧠🧬

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Editorial illustration of dark chocolate with icons for heart, brain, and gut health, representing the science-backed benefits of dark chocolate in a modern wellness context.

Her, She, But You Better Nutella: The Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate isn’t just a guilty pleasure — it’s packed with antioxidants, minerals, and surprising health perks. Eat smart, laugh harder, and go dark. 🍫

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Stylized illustration of a person sleeping with a CPAP mask as glowing airflow protects the brain, symbolizing early sleep apnea treatment reducing Parkinson’s disease risk

Treating Sleep Apnea Early May Breathe New Life Into Your Odds of Avoiding Parkinson’s Disease

Sleep apnea may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease — but early treatment could dramatically change the outcome. A hopeful, science-backed look at why breathing at night matters for the brain.

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Cartoon-style brain wearing a giant hearing aid as a cape, symbolizing hearing aids protecting against dementia risk.

Hearing Aids Help Fight Dementia — Listen Up!

Wearing hearing aids before 70 cuts dementia risk by more than half. Early action not only saves memory but also saves money — from $1 trillion global costs to billions in U.S. care. 👂🧠💸

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Cartoon brain superhero holding a lithium battery and salad, symbolizing lithium’s dual role in powering devices and protecting brain health from Alzheimer’s.

Lithium: Not Just Brie for Batteries, but Also for Brains

Lithium isn’t just for powering Teslas or stabilizing moods — Harvard scientists say it’s a brain essential that could slow aging and fend off Alzheimer’s. The twist? You’ll find it in your salad, not your toolbox. 🥗⚡🧠

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