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ASK THE EXPERT: BATTLING DEPRESSION
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STRAWBERRY GINGER BEET AND KIWI BANANA SPINACH SMOOTHIES
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: UNDERSTANDING HEALTH ANXIETY
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REVITALIZING THE MIND: THE POWER OF NEUROPLASTICITY FOR HEALTHY AGING In the quest to age well, science has long been interested in how to slow the signs of aging or even reverse some of them altogether. What can be done to reverse the negative effects of aging? How can we promote overall health and pursue the highest possible quality of life throughout the lifespan? While the passage of time inevitably leaves its mark on the body and brain (many of those marks are positive and healthy), recent discoveries in neuroscience highlight a promising pathway to improved brain health: neuroplasticity. The brain’s remarkable ability to adapt, learn and reorganize throughout life offers hope for combatting the cognitive decline often associated with aging.
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