Brain Health Maine

09/10/2026

https://wapo.st/46OlV4Z

Researchers found that people who distracted themselves from an itch actually had worse inflammation than those who didn’t.

09/02/2026

Recent research conducted by Hasin and her colleagues shows that about 3 in 10 people who use cannabis develop a cannabis use disorder.

Here’s what to know about the latest research on cannabis and health risks.

09/02/2026

Humans are wired for social connection, even those who are introverts. Our brains look for connection via the social engagement complex in our brainstem and when we don't have it, we mount a stress response. Scientists are also now figuring out how touch - as one of the ways we express connection - neurochemically helps buffer us from that stress response.
https://www.sciencefocus.com/wellbeing/touch-deprivation-health-wellbeing?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUE6XdwZG9mBWZkaWQWUNrwyyyUEEKUtm8d0eodNX8c-LNeCWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6rj2CurQuMXNbLzQkqLxJRueSPlhTHvrpWi11F83tlewqGEpIUyI2aUSZl8w_aem_JCutNi7Tn0qrmcwMwPh97Q

Physical contact is vital for our wellbeing. New research is revealing why

08/06/2026

The new science of brain workouts, beyond Sudoku and crosswords

Emerging evidence suggests that only certain types of training produce meaningful benefits, and those benefits may differ between men and women.

07/22/2026

https://wapo.st/4fpk8Ht

Smell loss can be an early sign of neurodegenerative diseases, but it’s possible to boost your sniffing abilities.

04/24/2026

Love this resource! Look up the health of your town's tap water here: https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/
Also gives information on filters to protect yourself.

Look up your local water system to find out which pollutants might be of concern, and find suggestions on the best kinds of home filters to remove those chemicals.

04/16/2026

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/04/14/cannabis-brain-health/

As more states legalize recreational ma*****na use, here’s what the research says about what cannabis is really doing to your brain.

02/20/2026

High levels of physical activity in mid- to later-life was linked to a significant reduced risk for dementia, even among those genetically predisposed to the disease.

09/04/2025

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/while-you-were-sleeping-brains-waste-disposal-system-was-2025a1000mbb

A growing body of research suggests that the brain clears waste during sleep via the glymphatic system. How does this work and what are the implications for preventing neurodegenerative diseases?

08/27/2025

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/08/18/plant-protein-health-benefits/

The evidence for big health benefits has never been clearer. Here’s how to get the right amount.