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14 Easy Brain Exercises That Help You Get Smarter

Would you believe that brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand can stimulate your grey matter? Try it out—along with 13 more everyday activities that exercise your brain.

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15 Everyday Habits of People With an Impressive Memory

Having trouble remembering the name of the person you just met, or even where you left your phone charger? These...


5 Memory-Boosting Tricks From a Jeopardy! Champ

Ever wondered how game show champs manage to remember so much trivia? Jeopardy! contestant Arthur Chu raked in nearly $400,000...


20 Proven Ways to Boost Your Brain Power

What to eat, drink, and download to reduce your risk for dementia and maintain a healthy brain.


Vitamins for Memory: Which Supplements Actually Work?

Should you be taking vitamin B12 or ginseng to keep your mind sharp? Learn the truth about memory supplements and...

How a Total Stranger Pulled My Dad Out of His Alzheimer’s Fog

One day, a woman began singing Celine Dion in the doctor's waiting room. I wasn't prepared for what happened next.


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20+ Healthy Habits Proven to Boost Your Brain Health

Experts reveal all the lifestyle choices you can make that help prevent dementia and boost your brain health.

9 Medical Reasons Your Short-Term Memory Is Getting Worse

From medications to sleep, there are simple explanations—and fixes—for your forgetfulness.


10 Surprising Ways Gardening Is One of the Healthiest Things You Can Do

Gardening does a lot more than make your yard look nice or deliver fresh veggies. It can boost your immune...


9 Warning Signs Your Elderly Parent Shouldn’t Be Living Alone Anymore

Moving aging parents to a living arrangement that offers care and support is difficult, but sometimes it's the only way...


Reading in This Font Could Improve Your Memory

Here’s a science-backed—and totally simple—way to remember more of what you read.

The Stages of Alzheimer’s: How the Disease Really Unfolds

This is what caregivers can expect from loved ones at each stage.


10 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Every Adult Should Know

If you or a loved one experiences these subtle but possibly serious symptoms of memory loss, confusion, and trouble focusing,...



Reader’s Digest Health Report: February 2018

We've rounded up the four best medical discoveries from around the world for February.


How to Become Smarter: 3 Genius Strategies to Hone Your Wits

As it turns out, beefing up your brain is like building a limber body: with a few simple exercises, you...

14 Weird Brain Exercises That Help You Get Smarter

Giving your brain new experiences will keep it healthier. Try these mini mental workout exercises to prevent memory loss and...