Alcohol and Your Brain: What Changes as We Age
The body handles alcohol differently with age. Here is what health agencies say about memory, sleep, and medicines, and a few gentle steps.
Susan Marlowe
Stress and Memory: Why Busy Times Can Make You Forgetful
Stress is a common, often temporary reason for everyday forgetfulness. Here is what trusted health sources say, plus gentle ways to ease it and when to check in with your doctor.
The MIND Diet and Your Brain: What the Research Shows so Far
Can the way you eat protect your memory? A plain-English look at the Mediterranean and MIND diets, what early studies found, and what a 2023 trial showed.
Sleep and Memory: Why a Good Night Helps Your Brain
Sleep helps your brain store memories and stay focused. Here is what the National Institute on Aging and the CDC say, plus seven simple habits to try.
Learn Something New: What Research Says About Picking up a New Skill
A well-known study found that older adults who learned demanding new skills improved their memory scores. Here is what it showed, its limits, and how to choose a hobby you’ll enjoy.
Normal Forgetfulness or Something More? How to Tell the Difference
Everyone misplaces glasses or forgets a name now and then. Here’s how experts describe the difference between everyday slips and memory changes worth a doctor’s visit.
Hearing and Your Brain: Why a Hearing Check Belongs on Your To-Do List
Hearing loss is common, often unnoticed, and linked in research to memory and thinking. Here’s what the studies really show and simple steps to take.
Do Puzzles Really Keep Your Brain Sharp? What the Research Says
Crosswords and Sudoku are wonderful habits, but can they really protect your memory? Here’s an honest, plain-English look at what the research shows and what it doesn’t.
Where Did I Put My Keys? Simple Habits for Everyday Forgetfulness
Misplaced glasses and forgotten errands happen to almost everyone. Here are simple, research-backed habits that help, plus signs it’s worth talking to your doctor.
Blood Pressure and Your Brain: Why Your Numbers Matter for Memory
Your brain relies on healthy blood vessels. Here’s what the research says about blood pressure, memory and thinking, and simple steps to take.