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A man with a concerned expression looking at his laptop, reflecting the growing trend of people turning to AI tools like ChatGPT to research cognitive health symptoms.

When You Ask ChatGPT If Your Memory Is Okay

There’s something almost logical about asking AI whether your thinking has changed. These tools can […]
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The “Middle-Aging” Brain: When to Seek a Cognitive Assessment on Long Island

There is a specific kind of moment that many people in their 40s and 50s […]
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Adult male at a home desk on a video call with a therapist, illustrating what virtual cognitive rehabilitation therapy looks like

Is Virtual Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy as Effective as In-Person? The Research May Surprise You

“Is virtual cognitive rehabilitation therapy really as good as going in person?” That’s the question […]
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Your Faith Community May Be Protecting Your Brain, and the Research Backs It Up

Think about your rhythm of the week. In the morning you get up a little […]
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Your Brain Is Still Developing in Your 30s, and That Changes Everything

For a long time, the prevailing assumption was simple: your brain finishes developing sometime in […]
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A psychologist takes notes on a clipboard during a patient consultation, representing the collaborative nature of psychotherapy for mental health support.

Psychologist, Psychiatrist, or Therapist: Who Should You Actually See?

Choosing the right mental health provider is one of those decisions that genuinely matters, and […]
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The Lifestyle Changes That Actually Protect Your Brain After 60

If you’re in your 60s or 70s and you’ve noticed your memory isn’t quite what […]
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What Happens to Your Brain After Retirement (And When Cognitive Screening Makes Sense)

You’ve spent decades working toward retirement, so that you can finally travel around the world, […]
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Patient in surgical cap preparing for surgery while learning about pre-surgical psychological evaluation requirements

The Pre-Surgical Psychological Evaluation: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What to Expect

If you’re planning a major surgery for 2026, you’ve probably spent considerable time researching surgeons, […]
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