The Modern Brain

Attention

What Birdwatching Does for Your Brain

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on March 19, 2026

Sharper attention, greater resilience, and delayed decline.

Sharper attention, greater resilience, and delayed decline.

Dementia

This Psychological State Could Help Prevent Dementia

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on January 14, 2026

Could your mindset shield your brain? Research shows that building this may lower dementia risk—even if you’re genetically at risk. Here's how to strengthen it today.

Could your mindset shield your brain? Research shows that building this may lower dementia risk—even if you’re genetically at risk. Here's how to strengthen it today.

Aging

4 Ways to Slow Brain Aging

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on December 31, 2025

Exercise, higher-quality sleep, and more.

Exercise, higher-quality sleep, and more.

Dementia

This Tool Could Help Prevent Dementia

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on November 25, 2025

These daily practices could help slow and prevent dementia.

These daily practices could help slow and prevent dementia.

Neuroscience

This Molecule Can Help Grow and Protect Your Brain

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on November 12, 2025

Your brain can grow new cells—and one molecule makes it possible. Learn how movement, food, and mindset can boost BDNF to sharpen memory and fuel brain longevity.

Your brain can grow new cells—and one molecule makes it possible. Learn how movement, food, and mindset can boost BDNF to sharpen memory and fuel brain longevity.

Cognition

The 2 Best Drinks for Brain Health

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on September 26, 2025

Protective effects of polyphenols, but watch for added sugar.

Protective effects of polyphenols, but watch for added sugar.

Psychedelics

The New Science of Psychedelics for Brain Health

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on August 1, 2025

Could psychedelics be the brain’s next breakthrough medicine? New science reveals how they rewire neurons and calm inflammation for long-lasting brain health benefits.

Could psychedelics be the brain’s next breakthrough medicine? New science reveals how they rewire neurons and calm inflammation for long-lasting brain health benefits.

Diet

The Best and Worst Sugar and Sweeteners for Brain Health

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on July 21, 2025

Not all sweeteners are created equal—discover which sugars sabotage your brain and which ones might actually help it thrive.

Not all sweeteners are created equal—discover which sugars sabotage your brain and which ones might actually help it thrive.

Cognition

A Simple Test That Tells Us a Lot About Brain Health

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on July 16, 2025

Slowing down in midlife is linked to faster aging and decline.

Slowing down in midlife is linked to faster aging and decline.

Neuroscience

Why Fireworks Can Be Bad for Our Brains

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on July 8, 2025

Fireworks dazzle—but their air pollution plume can spike by 600%, impair thinking, fuel depression, and even boost violence. Our brains deserve a new kind of celebration.

Fireworks dazzle—but their air pollution plume can spike by 600%, impair thinking, fuel depression, and even boost violence. Our brains deserve a new kind of celebration.

Diet

The Best Diet for Your Brain: Carnivore vs. Vegan?

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on July 7, 2025

Discover which diet truly feeds your brain: from antioxidant-rich vegan meals to ketone-fueling keto, extreme carnivore limits, and time-tested Mediterranean mastery.

Discover which diet truly feeds your brain: from antioxidant-rich vegan meals to ketone-fueling keto, extreme carnivore limits, and time-tested Mediterranean mastery.

Child Development

The Hidden Risk to Children’s Brain Health

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on June 16, 2025

Kids take 20,000 breaths a day—but what’s in that air? Hidden indoor pollution may be quietly sabotaging your child’s brain health. Here's what every parent needs to know.

Kids take 20,000 breaths a day—but what’s in that air? Hidden indoor pollution may be quietly sabotaging your child’s brain health. Here's what every parent needs to know.

Health

4 Wellness Trends That Can Actually Harm You

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on June 11, 2025

Sugar-laden "wholesome" foods, toxic candles, and more.

Sugar-laden "wholesome" foods, toxic candles, and more.

Cognition

New Research on Creatine Monohydrate for Alzheimer's Disease

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on May 23, 2025

Can a sports supplement help the brain battle Alzheimer’s? A new study finds creatine may boost a key energy pathway—and memory—in Alzheimer's patients.

Can a sports supplement help the brain battle Alzheimer’s? A new study finds creatine may boost a key energy pathway—and memory—in Alzheimer's patients.

Neuroscience

The New Neuroscience of Creatine for Brain Health

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on April 16, 2025

Creatine is breaking out of the gym. Learn how this power molecule fuels your brain, boosts energy, and cools inflammation.

Creatine is breaking out of the gym. Learn how this power molecule fuels your brain, boosts energy, and cools inflammation.

Diet

5 Nutrients That Could Slow Brain Aging

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on April 14, 2025

Magnesium, creatine, and more.

Magnesium, creatine, and more.

Dementia

Is Fasting Bad for Your Brain?

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on March 29, 2025

Is fasting brain fuel or danger in disguise? The latest science on fasting’s impact on mental clarity, mood, and long-term brain health.

Is fasting brain fuel or danger in disguise? The latest science on fasting’s impact on mental clarity, mood, and long-term brain health.

Sleep

Is Napping Good or Bad for the Brain?

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on March 14, 2025

Is napping good for your brain or just a lazy habit? Science reveals the surprising benefits—and potential risks—of daytime naps. Find out how to nap smarter!

Is napping good for your brain or just a lazy habit? Science reveals the surprising benefits—and potential risks—of daytime naps. Find out how to nap smarter!

Sleep

The Key Role of Temperature in Sleep Quality

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on March 4, 2025

Want better sleep? A cooler room might be the key. Discover the science that connects temperature and sleep for more restful nights.

Want better sleep? A cooler room might be the key. Discover the science that connects temperature and sleep for more restful nights.

Brain Fog

The Top Causes of Brain Fog

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on February 24, 2025

Brain fog causes fatigue, confusion, and focus issues, and can stem from issues with sleep, hormones, illness, or diet. Lifestyle changes and medical care can help restore clarity.

Brain fog causes fatigue, confusion, and focus issues, and can stem from issues with sleep, hormones, illness, or diet. Lifestyle changes and medical care can help restore clarity.