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If you were stranded in cyberspace with access to only one TEDTalk, I hope it would be Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's "My Stroke of Insight." Perhaps as a neurologist I am biased, but what could be more important than...

Thrilled to be on her way to visit a close friend, Jennie made her way through the hotel lobby. Her friend loved flowers, so she decided to ask the concierge if there was a florist nearby. That was her last memory. Hours later, she regained consciousness at a nearby hospital...

1) The Pen Is Mightier Than the Computer!

In our increasingly high-tech world, smart phones, tablets and laptops are becoming our predominant communication tools. The days of making sure our kids have sharp pencils seem to be fading away. As convenient as these new gadgets are, we should not forget...

Mounting research suggests that sitting at a desk for hours on end negatively affects your health and prematurely shortens your lifespan.[1] This holds true even if you exercise regularly. While regular exercise is still important for good health, prolonged sitting is an independent risk factor for...

They don't call it a "smartphone" for nothing. Your phone is the perfect tool to keep you mentally sharp both in the short term and in the long run. Get smart by downloading these apps today.

1. GrubWithUs

Do you love socializing over meals and discovering new restaurants? GrubWithUs takes...

As you prepare for Thanksgiving, I hope you will consider how to best nourish your mind and those of your loved ones this year. Empowering your own mind, sharing new ideas and promoting brain-boosting activities are the best gifts you can bring to the table.

Too often, as we...

Promising new research suggests that half of all cases of Alzheimer's disease could be prevented by adopting healthier lifestyles. An important study carried out by Barnes and Yaffe at the University of California, San Francisco supports the idea that the way we use our brain and care for...

As the summer winds down, it's back to school time, that time of year when we take our children shopping for everything they will need for a successful school year. Crisp new binders, snappy pencils with pristine erasers, the latest fashions, backpacks and the latest computer technology. But in the...

The recent flurry of sex scandals among politicians, from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Senator John Edwards and Congressman Anthony Weiner, has triggered a variety of commentary from political analysts to neuroscientists. We seek to understand the mental processes of the individuals involved: "What were they thinking?" They had it all, so...

Recently, a reporter asked me, "Is it true that we only use 10 percent of our brain?" As a neurologist, I reassured her that this idea is patently false. It's unclear how this myth came to be so widely propagated. Most often, its origin is attributed to William James, a...

There's something about the ritual of spring cleaning -- whether it's reorganizing your closets and drawers or giving your house a good sweep -- that is both comforting and reinvigorating. Likewise, giving your brain a spring makeover will not only help you think clearer, but it will keep you looking...

While going for a run on a chilly New England morning, I ventured down a dead end street where I spotted a man who had just taken a spill while clearing his walkway of snow. Unable to get up due to pain and dressed in a thin layer of clothing,...

Almost immediately after we clear the dishes from our Thanksgiving table, the countdown to holiday season madness begins. Try as we might to be merry, door busting sales, social gatherings, family feuds, tipping and tippling all contribute to increased stress at a time when we should be counting our blessings...

Do you want to be more productive, look radiant, and have a happy, fulfilling life? Whether you're a stay-at-home mother or a captain of industry, we would all like to be at the top of our game. And the key to truly changing your life for the better is by...