The Modern Brain

Diet

The Number-One Worst Food for Your Brain

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on November 27, 2023

Making this one dietary change may help protect you against depression, dementia, stroke, and brain metabolic issues.

Cognition

Should You Take Creatine to Boost Your Brain?

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on November 16, 2023

Does creatine deserve the hype as a brain booster? Here's what the latest research says.

Memory

4 Proven Strategies to Enhance Your Memory Today

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on November 9, 2023

Discover how sleep, diet, exercise, and smart practice can sharpen your brain function and protect it for decades to come.

Consumer Behavior

Outsmarting Brain Scams: Your 4-Step Plan

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on October 9, 2023

Unlocking true brain health: Ditch the hype and embrace science-backed habits for lifelong well-being.

Environment

4 Hidden Sources of Brain Toxins in Your Home

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on October 5, 2023

Do you know these four hidden sources of potential brain toxins in your home?

Social Media

The Conflicting Science of Social Media and Mental Health

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on September 1, 2023

Social media may be both harmful and helpful for mental health. Here's the latest research, and how to help make sure you come out on top.

Environment

Brain Under Fire: The Consequences of Excess Heat Exposure

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on August 25, 2023

Extended exposure to high temperatures may harm the brain. These steps can help you protect yourself.

Sleep

New Research Shows How Sleep Loss Damages the Brain

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on July 31, 2023

Fascinating new research shows how sleep deprivation impacts blood sugar, waste clearance, and more.

Health

Three Easy Ways to Help Protect Your Brain From Inflammation

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on July 26, 2023

Inflammation is a problem for brain health. Here are three easy ways to help decrease your risk today.

Diet

Healthy Weight Loss Could Help Keep Your Brain Young

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on June 11, 2023

The results of a recent study suggest lifestyle changes can protect your brain.

Environment

Protect Your Brain From Wildfire Smoke

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on June 9, 2023

Wildfire smoke can pose a threat to brain health. Here's why and what to do about it.

Diet

How Inflammation Ages Your Brain

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on March 30, 2023

"Inflammaging" may be a major risk factor for brain disease. Here's what it is and how to avoid it.

Neuroscience

The Brain Benefits of Social Connection

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on March 24, 2023

Your relationships are even more important for your brain than you thought.

Diet

Can Diet Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on March 17, 2023

The latest research finds connections between diet and dementia.

Career

What Sugar Can Do to Your Brain

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on March 6, 2023

Here's what research tells us about the link between sugar, added sweeteners, and brain health.

Alcoholism

Erythritol: Bad for Brain and Body?

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on March 1, 2023

The latest research on sugar alternatives has many questioning the safety of no-calorie sweeteners.

Cognition

Long COVID and the Brain

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on February 26, 2023

What do we know about the brain effects of long COVID?

Depression

7 Ways to Help Protect Your Brain From Air Pollution

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on February 17, 2023

Air pollution may damage the brain. Here are 7 ways to help mitigate this issue.

Depression

New Study Strengthens Link Between Air Pollution, Depression

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on February 14, 2023

Does air pollution lead to late-life depression?

Sleep

3 Simple Tricks for Improving Your Sleep Quality Tonight

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on January 20, 2023

These simple tips may dramatically enhance your sleep quality (and, therefore, your brain health).