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Can Wordle Boost Your Brain Power? Experts Don't Think So
If you thought your Wordle addiction was doing something for your brain health — think again. A top neuroscientist explains why there are better things you can do for your mind. News4’s Doreen Gentzler reports.
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Wordle Likely Isn't Improving Your Cognitive Function, Neuroscientist Says
People of all ages have now made the game Wordle part of their daily routines, but is figuring out that mystery five letter word just a fun craze? Or is it also an activity that’s beneficial for your brain? Neuroscientist and Brain HQ CEO Henry Mahncke told News4 Wordle might not be doing much to improve your cognitive function...
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A Harvard Nutritionist Shares the 6 Best Brain Foods: ‘Most People Aren't Eating Enough Of' These
Food and mental health are inextricably linked, says Harvard nutritionist and brain expert Dr. Uma Naidoo. Here are the six brain-boosting foods most Americans lack in their diet.
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Does Your Life Really Flash Before Your Eyes When You Die? New Research Has Clues
Doctors were running tests on an 87-year-old patient with epilepsy when he suffered a heart attack and died.
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Dying Man's Brain Scan Suggests Life Could Flash Before Your Eyes
Amazing new research shows what may happen during our final moments alive. News4’s Doreen Gentzler shares a rare look inside a dying man’s brain that may offer some clues.
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Is Coffee Good for Your Memory? A Harvard Brain Expert Shares How She Gets the Most Out of Its Health Benefits
Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist and Harvard Medical School professor, shares the health benefits of drinking coffee — and how to maximize its brain-boosting properties.
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5 Psychological Tricks That Will Make You Look and Feel More Confident, According to a Psychotherapist
Need to feel confident quickly? A psychotherapist shares some mental hacks to make you appear more self-empowered and confident in front of others.
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A Neuroscientist Shares the Brain Exercise She Does for a Stronger Memory — and the Mistake That Can ‘Harm' It
Neuroscientist and psychology professor Dr. Amishi Jha says there are three critical things you must do to successfully remember something.
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Rocket Scientists and Brain Surgeons Are Not Necessarily Smarter Than the Rest of Us, Study Finds
Rocket scientists and brain surgeons aren’t necessarily any smarter than the general population, a study has found.
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A Harvard Nutritionist and Brain Expert Says She Avoids These 5 Foods That ‘Weaken Memory and Focus'
It’s never too late to start eating in a way that gives you the best possible chance of staving off dementia as you age and making sure that your brain stays sharp and healthy. Here are the foods a Harvard nutritionist tries to avoid.
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A Neuroscientist Shares the 4 Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise—and How Much She Does Every Week
Exercise offers many benefits, including more energy, weight loss and stronger muscles. But we rarely consider the effects it has on our brain. A neuroscientist breaks down how physical activity can improve your focus, memory, learning — and even promote longevity.
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A Harvard Nutritionist and Brain Expert Shares the 5 Foods She Eats Every Day to Sharpen Her Memory and Focus
A daily diet of colorful fruits and vegetables can help make your brain strong, sharper and smarter, studies show. Here’s what a Harvard nutritional psychiatrist eats to strengthen her memory, focus and overall health.