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09/20/2026

Memes oversimplify non-dominant hand strategies. Still, you might be surprised by the benefits.

08/27/2026

The best natural dietary sources of lithium are generally:

Drinking and mineral water
This can be the largest source—but it varies enormously according to local geology. Some natural mineral waters contain appreciably more lithium than ordinary tap or purified water. Reverse-osmosis filtration removes most minerals, including lithium.
Whole grains and cereals
Oats
Wheat and whole-wheat products
Barley
Rice
Corn
Potatoes and root vegetables
Potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Carrots
Beets
Other root vegetables
Vegetables
Tomatoes
Cabbage
Leafy greens
Broccoli and cauliflower
Green beans
Legumes
Chickpeas
Lentils
Beans
Peas
Certain beverages
Tea
Coffee
Some mineral waters

Once known only as a bipolar medication, lithium is drawing new attention as a possible essential nutrient.

08/19/2026

Your feet are a major source of information for your nervous system.

07/22/2026

More than 1 in 4 people experience it, yet it’s often reversible.

07/01/2026

The brain imaging studies reveal that meditation and prayer share overlapping neurophysiological mechanisms.

05/04/2026

Psychiatrist Dr. Richard Wadsworth shares the blunt truth he wishes more patients understood: If you're struggling with depression and not exercising, there's a strong statistical chance the two are connected.

12/19/2025

Some familiar foods may be working against your brain. Nutrition and brain-health experts explain why and offer smarter alternatives.

03/10/2025

Regularly eating processed foods with flavor additives, like those found in sauces, cereals, frozen meals, and takeout, may contribute to brain problems.

01/21/2024

5 Ways to Enhance Your Memory

By Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Mike Roizen, MDs

"Right now," said Steven Wright, "I'm having amnesia and deja vu at the same time. I think I've forgotten this before." And while it's true that youngsters do forget names, math facts, and when Dad said to be home, many folks 50 and older notice that their recall (what year did we go to California?) isn't what it used to be.

Special: Brain Doctor's Secret Weapon for 'Shrinkage'

5 Ways to Enhance Your Memory

By Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Mike Roizen, MDs

When you have such a senior moment, it's just a stutter in what's called episodic memory, and rarely is it long-lasting. But if you're concerned about your recall, talk to your doc about stress, sleep problems, depression, thyroid disease, diabetes, vitamin B-12 deficiency, excess alcohol use, infections, and your medications. They're all possible memory-busters. And try our unforgettable, brain-boosting tips!

1. Walk fast for at least 30 minutes daily, heading for 10,000 steps a day. Any exercise, but especially aerobics that make you sweat, is the very best memory enhancer.

2. Cut body-wide inflammation with omega-3 DHA from salmon or ocean trout; and take 900 mg of DHA from algal oil daily. Add in more omega-3s: walnuts, canola, and extra-virgin olive oil.

3. Try the spice turmeric to reduce triglyceride levels, increase fat burning, and keep blood sugar steady. Dr. Mike carries packets of yellow mustard, full of turmeric, to add to snacks and meals.

4. Take two baby aspirins daily (if your doc approves) with a half-glass of water before and after.

5. Get romantic. The neurotransmitter dopamine helps control information flow and memory. Levels decrease with age, but zoom up with sexual activity.