World Health Day: recognizing health as a fundamental human right
World Health Day reminds us that health is not a privilege, but a fundamental human right.
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How to practice self-love, and its neuroscientific benefits
Self-love is central to general health, not just mental health. We explain its neurological benefits, and how to practice it.
Why communities engage in harmful tobacco habits
Why tobacco use persists in the face of evidence of its harms, and what we can do about it.
Why Vitamin B12 is important for brain health
Vitamin B12 is essential for brain health. Here, we explain how it helps, and how to get more of it in your diet.
Education and awareness for cultivating healthy habits in communities
Habits are the invisible architecture of our daily lives. At the community level, collective habits can shape the health of entire groups of people.
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: a community-centric approach to combating the disease
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to increase public understanding of a form of dementia that affects millions worldwide.
Bridging the healthcare gap in our Hispanic communities
Improved access to healthcare providers, education, and other resources can help Hispanic communities in the US overcome disparities and socio-economic barriers.
Working with communities to reverse rising rates of dementia
At Healthy Minds Initiative, we focus on community as a powerful force for preventive brain health, because dementia is not just an individual disease, but a societal one
Statistics on women’s mental health — Women’s History Month
Women are more likely than men to experience depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Women’s History Month is a time to recognize this.
What self-love means, and how to practice it
Self-love is about the general feeling that: “I’m okay.” It’s important on a very real neurologic and physiologic level. Here’s how to practice self-love.
#OurHealthyMinds: celebrating loved ones during the holiday season
The HMI team share images of cherished relatives to help everyone feel a little less alone in missing those who are no longer with us this holiday season.
Swallowing Your Tears: Are You Eating Yourself Depressed?
Inflammation is a natural part of the human biochemical process that protects us against infection. However, too much inflammation can lead to the damage of cellular processes or even cause harm to the brain….
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet: 10 foods to eat that fight inflammation
Inflammation is a natural part of the human biochemical process that protects us against infection. However, too much inflammation can lead to the damage of cellular processes or even cause harm to the brain….
Duerme bien, combate la demencia: 10 consejos para dormir mejor
Dormir mal se asocia con un mayor riesgo de obesidad, diabetes y enfermedades cardíacas, pero lo que hace que dormir mal sea una verdadera pesadilla para la salud es su asociación con el deterioro cognitivo. En esta publicación exploramos ese enlace y brindamos 10 formas de mejorar su sueño….
Sleep well, Fight Dementia: 10 Tips for Better Sleep
Poor sleep is associated with an increased risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease but what makes poor sleep a real health nightmare is its association with cognitive decline. In this post we explore that link and provide 10 ways to improve your sleep….