Successful Aging

Gina Martin is the founder and director of The Bob and Diane Fund, which gives an annual grant to a photographer whose work captures the essence of someone who has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

How can we stay physically active through this time of isolation? We talk with Dana Alliance member Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D., whose work investigates how aerobic exercise can improve learning, memory, and higher cognitive abilities

It’s no secret that exercise and physical activity are central to public health. But does a healthy body equal a healthy brain?

Successful Aging & Your Brain is now a podcast! We talk with neurologist Matthew Fink about actions we can all take to slash our risk of heart disease, stroke, and dementia. One hint: Sleep is a big deal.

Strokes, sometimes called “brain attacks,” are medical emergencies that cause injury to the brain. Learn how to spot warning signs and what steps you can take to prevent stroke.

What do you hear? How do you hear? A complex process turns sounds around us into signals that the brain interprets.

There’s a common myth that people’s personalities are tied to a dominant side of their brain. But the truth is not that simple.

Can brain-training games help your brain stay sharp? Many people use them in hopes of improving memory and warding off dementia, but the claims for these programs often outruns the science.

We rely on our eyes to navigate the world around us. Learn how they work, how our vision can change as we age, and how we can help keep our eyes healthy.

The better you sleep at night, the better your brain will function, and the better you’ll feel. Learn about what goes on in the brain while you rest, the effects of sleep deprivation, and how to get a good night’s sleep.

Stress is a normal part of life, but when it becomes long-term or overwhelming, it can be harmful. Learn what happens in your brain when you’re stressed, how stress can negatively affect your body, and what practices you can ad

Exercise is good for your overall health—including your brain! Learn about its brain-health benefits and get tips for your own exercise routine. One of our videos in partnership with Everwell.

Digital technology has transformed our lives, but all the time we spend on our computers, smartphones, and tablets could be affecting our brains. Just as you manage your money or diet, it’s important to manage screen time

Psychotherapy, also known as “talk therapy,” can help people identify and change harmful thinking and behaviors, and it can produce changes in the brain. One of our videos in partnership with Everwell.

Addiction is not due to weakness or a lack of willpower. Instead, it’s a chronic disease involving changes in the brain. Watch to learn more. One of our videos in partnership with Everwell.

Your brain is integral to everything you do so protecting it is crucial. Watch to learn some tips to avoid brain injury. One of our videos in partnership with Everwell.

Worried about staying mentally sharp as you age? Listen to the good news about what we can all do to live a brain healthy lifestyle! One of our videos in partnership with Everwell.

The Healthy Skeptic investigates the claim that dietary supplements can improve your memory. Our first video in partnership with Everwell.

What are the factors in brain health? This short video explains

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