This simple truth becomes crucial when we consider how we organize information in our increasingly digital lives. Recently, I attended a talk by Tom Solid, co-founder of Paperless Movement, where he ...

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A new study reveals how the brain responds to mental exhaustion, identifying two key regions—the right insula and the ...

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Cognitive decline is a regular part of aging. Learn how doctors use the SAGE tool to track it and if there's anything you can do to delay it.

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Sept. 19, 2024 – Older and middle-aged people who followed the MIND diet for at least 1 year had less and slower cognitive decline, compared to people with significantly different diets.The ...