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Cortisol and the Brain: What Chronic Stress Does to Your Memory, Focus, and Mental Health
Cortisol is essential for survival, but chronic elevation can damage key brain regions like the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex. Learn how stress hormones impact memory, focus, and mental health—and what you can do to protect your brain.
Depression and Cognitive Function: The Connection
Depression does more than affect mood—it changes how your brain functions. Learn about the impact on cognition, memory, and decision-making.
How to Clear Brain Fog: Effective Strategies
Struggling with brain fog? Discover evidence-based strategies to improve mental clarity, focus, and cognitive function.
Alcohol and the Brain: What Science Reveals About Short and Long-Term Effects
Alcohol profoundly affects your brain, from immediate impairment to long-term structural changes. Learn what science reveals about alcohol's impact on cognition, memory, and brain health.
Brain Fog: What It Is, What Causes It, and When to Take Action
Brain fog affects an estimated 28% of adults, causing cognitive symptoms like forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating. Learn about its causes and evidence-based strategies to clear the haze.
Coffee and Brain Health: What the Science Actually Shows
Coffee provides reliable short-term cognitive benefits and may protect against Parkinson's disease, but evidence for Alzheimer's prevention is lacking. Learn what science really says about coffee and brain health.
Anxiety and Memory: How Worry Affects Recall
Anxiety can hijack your memory. Learn how worry affects recall and what you can do to remember better despite anxiety.