Why you should slow down your brain’s ageing – and how to do it

MRI scans can reveal how a brain is ageing Dennis Hallinan / Alamy Stock Photo Lately, my brain has felt decidedly ancient. I’m only in my 40s, but last week I completely blanked on the date of my wedding anniversary, forgot the name of a friend’s son and couldn’t seem to concentrate on any work. […]

Ethan Kross: Do you talk to yourself? Here’s how to harness your inner voice

Your inner voice is a powerful tool for self-reflection and planning, but it can also trap you in negative thought loops — “chatter,” as psychologist and neuroscientist Ethan Kross calls it. He shares tips for quieting the less helpful aspects of the voice inside your head as well as how to harness chatter to overcome […]

What does the latest research say about how to reduce dementia risk?

You may be aware that smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet and too much alcohol are linked to dementia and stroke. But there are some other, perhaps surprising, ways you can reduce your risk of cognitive impairment as you age. Sleep, socialising, challenging your brain, and small amounts of alcohol have all been found to […]

How to reboot your memory for 2024 – podcast | News

For many people, the start of a new calendar year is a chance to pause and reflect on the year just gone and the year ahead. And to attempt to clear a path through clutter: physically and mentally. The cognitive neuroscientist Charan Ranganath, author of a forthcoming book Why We Remember, tells Nosheen Iqbal that […]