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06/18/2026

Your brain typically starts shrinking in your 30s and 40s, with accelerated shrinkage after age 70.

But this decline is not inevitable, said neurologist Majid Fotuhi. Here's what he eats to encourage brain health: https://wapo.st/4tY8UyX

06/18/2026

Interesting graphic

Your hippocampus is a small part of your brain with a big job; it helps with your learning and memory.

It converts short-term memories into long-term memories by organizing, storing and retrieving memories within your brain. Your hippocampus also helps you learn more about your environment (spatial memory), so you’re aware of what’s around you, as well as remembering what words to say (verbal memory).

You have a hippocampus on the left and right side of your brain, located within the temporal lobe.

The hippocampus is part of your limbic system. This is a group of brain structures that regulate your smells, emotions, memories and autonomic behaviors (such as heart rate, breathing, sweating, etc.). The hippocampus is at risk of injury or damage from underlying conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.

06/17/2026

A study links lifelong cognitive enrichment from hobbies and activities to a 5-year delay in Alzheimer’s onset. Learn about brain health benefits. Click the link in the comments to learn more ⤵

06/17/2026

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06/17/2026

She was brave. Bold. Would likely be shocked at today’s media climate and her paper, in particular.

06/17/2026

Wishing all teachers a wonderfully restful summer!

You did it! 🫶

06/17/2026

The ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. The move makes the U.K. part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children.

06/16/2026

“Brain fog” is a term for a range of symptoms that cause cognitive impairment. This affects your ability to think clearly, focus, concentrate, remember and pay attention. Like its name, these symptoms cloud your mind and make it difficult to perform routine tasks like holding a conversation, listening to instructions or remembering the steps of something you’re doing.

Brain fog, also called mental fog, can happen after an illness, as a side effect of a medication (like chemotherapy) or as a symptom of an underlying condition. A healthcare provider can help you determine what’s causing brain fog to help you feel more like yourself.

Some common causes include:

-A lack of sleep.
-Autoimmune conditions like lupus, multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia.
-Diabetes and low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia).
-Mental health conditions like anxiety or depression.
-Neurodivergent conditions like ADHD and autism spectrum disorder.
-Hormonal changes like during pregnancy or menopause.
-Poor nutrition.
-Stress.

In addition, you may develop brain fog after:

-A COVID-19 infection (long COVID).
-Chemotherapy treatment for cancer.
-Long hospital stays.

Some research shows that your immune system could cause inflammation in your brain (neuroinflammation) that temporarily blocks or makes it more difficult for your body to process information.