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MIND Diet
September 20, 2024

What is the MIND diet?

by Molly Rapozo

The MIND diet aims to reduce dementia and the decline in brain health that often occurs as people age. It combines aspects of two well-researched diets, the Mediterranean Diet and Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH).

Blue Zones and Ikigai
September 11, 2024

Blue Zones for Longevity

by PNI Experts

The ancient Japanese traditions of Ikigai and hara hachi bu offer valuable wisdom on how to live a long, healthy, and joyful life. Learn more.

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August 22, 2024

Savoring the Moment | Dr. Miller’s Memory Minute

by PNI Experts

Remember Dug the Dog from the movie Up and his distracted random outcries of "Squirrel!" ? In a world filled with distractions, it is easy to feel scattered. Dr. Karen Miller explains how savoring the present can help. Learn more.

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August 12, 2024

Maximizing the Benefits of our Aging Populations

by PNI Experts

For the first time in human history, the world will be inhabited by more people over the age of 65 than under 18. What does this Great Age Wave mean and what are the implications? Find out more.

Travel boosts the brain!
July 25, 2024

Travel Boosts the Brain! | Dr. Miller’s Memory Minute

by Zara Jethani

Now that summer is here, many of us dream about travel. Along with the joy of vacation, learn how travel is beneficial for both our physical and mental health, including our cognitive functioning. Brain Wellness & Lifestyle Senior Director, Karen Miller, PhD, explains.

July 17, 2024

Dual Tasking to Keep Your Brain (and Body) Fit as You Age | Ryan Glatt, MS, CPT, NBC-HWC

by Anthony Effinger

Ryan Glatt, a certified personal trainer and health coach, underscores the importance of dual tasking for enhancing brain and body health as we age. Activities like dance and interactive video games, which challenge both mental and physical faculties, can mitigate dementia and improve balance. Gain expert insights and motivation from Ryan by tuning in to this episode.

Vital 6 for brain health
July 5, 2024

Vital 6: Core Pillars for Brain Health

by PNI Experts

Optimize brain health with 6 cognitive wellness core pillars: sleep, stress management, nutrition, exercise, socialization, & cognitive training.

pickleball and brain health
June 28, 2024

Brain and Body Benefits of Pickball

by Guest Author

Playing pickleball provides many brain health and physical health benefits. Ryan Glatt, CPT, NBC-HWC, senior brain health coach and director of the FitBrain Program at Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica, California, explains.

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June 7, 2024

That’s What Friends Are For

by PNI Experts

There are special days in the year allocated to acknowledging friendship: National Best Friend day (June 8, 2024) and National Friendship day (August 4, 2024). Friendship and socialization are important all year round. Dive in to learn more about how vital friends are.

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May 21, 2024

The Whole Story about Chemo Brain and Cognitive Dysfunction

by PNI Experts

With an increasing number of individuals surviving a cancer diagnosis, one of the most common concerns raised by cancer survivors is cognitive dysfunction, frequently referred to as “chemobrain”.

Last updated: October 9th, 2024