BrainHQ from Posit Science

04/08/2026

Talking about the past doesn’t just let you relive lovely memories. It may help you stay sharp in the future.

04/08/2026

Everyone forgets things occasionally. You might notice it happening more as you age.

Everyone forgets things occasionally. You might notice it happening more as you age. Could it be a sign of dementia?

04/06/2026

A new study recently put this popular eating plan to the test — and the results were surprising. Here’s what you need to know.

A new study recently put this popular eating plan to the test —  and the results were surprising. Here’s what you need to know.

04/06/2026

Ever wonder how depression affects the brain?

Neuroscientist Dr. Henry Mahncke can help!

04/04/2026

Omega-3 has been associated with benefits to memory, reasoning, and many other cognitive functions—as well as robust brain health overall.

It’s not easy for scientists to pinpoint the best foods for brain health. But in study after study, one essential nutrient has stood out: omega-3 fatty acids.

04/03/2026

There are three big tasks your brain works on while you sleep: housekeeping, consolidation, and rejuvenation.

Turning our clocks ahead next weekend, will rob us all of an hour – as we are sleeping. With World Sleep Day coming up on Friday (March 13), and in honor of Brain Awareness Week that starts Monday (March 16), it seems an opportune time to talk about the hard work being done by your brain while you...

04/02/2026

Can brain training “rewire” the brain to prevent dementia?

Can brain training “rewire” the brain to prevent dementia? What about repair the brain following an injury? Or turn back the clock on brain aging?

04/01/2026

Your brain is actually masterful at connecting the dots and jumping rapidly to a strong conclusion.

I enjoy hearing about or even falling for a good harmless prank — and I certainly enjoy pulling a child or two’s string, in a cheerful, happy way, just to keep them on their toes — so, April Fools’ is one of my favorite days of the year. The holiday underscores how important surprises are fo...

03/31/2026

A 20-year study published in February of 2026 has shown that one specific type of cognitive training can significantly reduce Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia diagnoses years later.

03/31/2026

A 20-year study published in February 2026 has shown that one specific type of cognitive training can significantly reduce Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia diagnoses years later.

A 20-year study published in February of 2026 has shown that one specific type of cognitive training can significantly reduce Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia diagnoses years later.

03/31/2026

Computer-based speed training games have been shown to lower the incidence of dementia.

Science’s success at staving off death from heart disease or cancer has made another diagnosis more likely: Dementia.

03/30/2026

Katie Couric discusses new brain health research.

And no, it's not Sudoku.