High-Octane Brain

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Cognitive Testing: The Facts, Myths, and Value

Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on July 13, 2024

Early detection of cognitive decline is vital to optimizing treatment, quality of life, and hope. Neuropsychological assessment is a top diagnostic tool for evaluating cognition.

Early detection of cognitive decline is vital to optimizing treatment, quality of life, and hope. Neuropsychological assessment is a top diagnostic tool for evaluating cognition.

Psychopharmacology

Advances in the Treatment of Alzheimer's

Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on June 8, 2021

Aducanumab, a newly approved drug to treat Alzheimer's, promises to decrease disease progression. Learn about another strategy you can also use to slow the pace of Alzheimer's.

Aducanumab, a newly approved drug to treat Alzheimer's, promises to decrease disease progression. Learn about another strategy you can also use to slow the pace of Alzheimer's.

Memory

Are Memory Problems Hereditary?

Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on January 9, 2021

Learn how to maximize your memory and reduce your risk of Alzheimer's, regardless of your family history

Learn how to maximize your memory and reduce your risk of Alzheimer's, regardless of your family history

Memory

Forgot Why You Walked Into a Room? Tips for Brain Blips

Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on July 19, 2020

Do you misplace objects or forget the name of someone you just met? Here's how to outsmart your own "brain blips."

Do you misplace objects or forget the name of someone you just met? Here's how to outsmart your own "brain blips."

Coronavirus Disease 2019

How to Cope (and Perhaps Thrive) in the Midst of COVID-19

Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on March 13, 2020

Learn strategies to thrive in the midst of challenge.

Learn strategies to thrive in the midst of challenge.

Health

When Does Brain Aging Start? The Answer Might Surprise You

Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on February 16, 2020

Boosting brain health early in life has long-term (and surprising) benefits.

Boosting brain health early in life has long-term (and surprising) benefits.

Memory

How Old Do You Feel? The Answer May Reveal Your Brain Health

Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on November 16, 2019

Is subjective age an internal barometer of brain health?

Is subjective age an internal barometer of brain health?

Mindfulness

Mindfulness and Memory

Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on June 30, 2019

New research shows a surprising (and empowering) new way to enhance memory!

New research shows a surprising (and empowering) new way to enhance memory!

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Hope in the Midst of Alzheimer's Drug Failures

Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on April 10, 2019

The evidence that lifestyle factors minimize the risk of Alzheimer's is stronger than ever.

The evidence that lifestyle factors minimize the risk of Alzheimer's is stronger than ever.

Memory

5 Proven Tips to Quickly Boost Your Memory

Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on January 11, 2019

Science-backed strategies to rapidly boost memory functioning

Science-backed strategies to rapidly boost memory functioning

Caregiving

4 Tips to Enhance Daily Life for a Loved One with Alzheimers

Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on October 19, 2018

Learn proven strategies to ease the caregiving journey

Learn proven strategies to ease the caregiving journey

Memory

3 Warning Signs of a Potential Memory Problem

Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on July 21, 2018

Learn the difference between normal and abnormal memory problems, and develop a plan to improve your memory.

Learn the difference between normal and abnormal memory problems, and develop a plan to improve your memory.

Health

Better Brain Health: A Priority for Women

Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on May 13, 2018

Women have twice the rate of Alzheimer's as men, but powerful new research provides insights about enhancing women's brain health.

Women have twice the rate of Alzheimer's as men, but powerful new research provides insights about enhancing women's brain health.

Memory

Beyond Brain Games

Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on January 22, 2018

Reducing the risk of Alzheimer's could be as simple as tweaking the activities you already love.

Reducing the risk of Alzheimer's could be as simple as tweaking the activities you already love.

Stress

3 Tips to Reduce Stress for Better Brain Health

Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on January 16, 2018

Learn 3 simple strategies to feel less stressed and maximize memory

Learn 3 simple strategies to feel less stressed and maximize memory

Diet

Sharpen Your Mind With the MIND Diet

Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on January 9, 2018

Decrease brain aging and the risk of Alzheimer's with the MIND Diet.

Decrease brain aging and the risk of Alzheimer's with the MIND Diet.

Health

Boost Your Brain in 2018, Week 1 Kickoff!

Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on January 1, 2018

Kick off 2018 with a science-backed Brain Boosting Plan!

Kick off 2018 with a science-backed Brain Boosting Plan!

Health

Dispelling Three Popular Myths About Alzheimer's

Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on December 7, 2017

Alzheimer's myths could be compromising your brain health.

Alzheimer's myths could be compromising your brain health.

Sleep

3 Tips to Give Your Brain the Sleep It Needs

Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on September 11, 2017

A few tips can help transform your sleep-deprived brain into a sharper, faster version of itself.

A few tips can help transform your sleep-deprived brain into a sharper, faster version of itself.

Health

5 Tips to Tame Word-Finding Difficulties

Michelle Braun Ph.D., ABPP-CN on February 18, 2017

Frustrated by word-finding difficulties? Harness the hidden opportunity they provide to boost your brain health.

Frustrated by word-finding difficulties? Harness the hidden opportunity they provide to boost your brain health.