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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Wellness

Working With Your Hands Is Good for Your Brain

Hands-on activities may have cognitive and emotional benefits
Engaging with hands-on tasks could lead to improved memory and reduced anxiety and depression symptoms. [ more ]
Futurism
3 months ago
Health

If You Have Signs of Dementia, Doctors Found a Way to Help

Healthy lifestyle habits can lower symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in patients already exhibiting warning signs.
Lifestyle changes could offer cognitive benefits even for people who have begun to accumulate dementia-related pathologies in their brains. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
Health

Short Naps Have Major Benefits for Your Mind

Napping has been stigmatized in the US, but sleep scientists are increasingly recognizing its benefits.
Recent research suggests that short naps of 20 to 30 minutes can have cognitive benefits and improve mood.
The urge to nap is governed by homeostatic sleep pressure and circadian rhythms, and genetics play a role in individual differences. [ more ]
Secret NYC
3 months ago
Mental health

Napping Daily Could Slow Your Brain From Shrinking With Age

Daily naps may help slow down brain decline as we age.
Taking a nap during the day can correlate with larger total brain volume. [ more ]
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