+ 2023 Mind Bending Revelations in the Brain Sciences
4 simple daily health resolutions that require minimal time: Here are four simple health resolutions that require limited daily effort while delivering far-reaching health benefits — and some immediate gratification.
9 Mental-Health Resolutions for 2024, According to Therapists: Whether you feel reborn—or even just a little bit reset—at the start of a new year, consider making your mental health a priority in 2024. Why? “Because that’s the gateway to everything else,” says Guy Winch, a clinical psychologist, author of Emotional First Aid, and co-host of the Dear Therapists podcast. “It’s the linchpin that allows you to succeed or to fail.”
2023’s Mind-Bending Revelations in the Brain Sciences: This year was full of roiling debate and speculation about the prospect of machines with superhuman capabilities that might, sooner than expected, leave the human brain in the dust. A growing public awareness of ChatGPT and other so-called large language models (LLMs) dramatically expanded public awareness of artificial intelligence. In tandem, it raised the question of whether the human brain can keep up with the relentless pace of AI advances.
Steep physical decline isn’t inevitable. This type of exercise can change the trajectory of aging, one expert says Prioritizing physical fitness and health as you age can help you go through your normal day-to-day routine without feeling physically exhausted at the end of the day.
These Personality Traits Can Lower Your Risk of Dementia New research has found that people who have the Big Five personality traits of conscientiousness and positive affect are less likely to be diagnosed with dementia. People with traits like neuroticism and negative affect may be more likely to have a higher risk of dementia. Experts recommend adopting the positive behaviors of conscientious people, like eating nutritiously, exercising, and taking care of your health, to help reduce your long-term risk of dementia.
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