How Social Media Affects Mental Health
The latest science, and a powerful tool to protect yourself By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS Social media use has been linked to a...
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Austin Perlmutter, MD
- Aug 25
- 5 min
The Surprising Effects of Heat on Brain Function
Heat waves, saunas and key steps to take to protect your brain today By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS Exposure to extremes of heat are...
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Austin Perlmutter, MD
- Jul 26
- 3 min
3 powerful ways to help protect your brain against inflammation
You can apply these steps today! By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS Inflammation is a major threat to brain health (mental and...
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Austin Perlmutter, MD
- Jun 4
- 2 min
3 Ways Polyphenols May Boost the Brain
And some great sources! By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS Plants in are packed with thousands of molecules called polyphenols that may...
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Austin Perlmutter, MD
- Apr 28
- 2 min
This weird hack is essential for health
Are you in? By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS Most people are sick, and most sickness is preventable If we don't break from the norm,...
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Austin Perlmutter, MD
- Apr 13
- 4 min
3 Easy(ish) Ways to be More Mindful Today
Here are my favorites! By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS Our lives are progressively more mindless Mindfulness is linked to better...
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Austin Perlmutter, MD
- Mar 6
- 4 min
Your Brain on Sugar and Sweeteners
What the science says, and what to do next By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS Excess added sugar consumption is linked to brain...
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Austin Perlmutter, MD
- Feb 26
- 3 min
Long COVID and your brain
What does research say about long COVID, brain health and inflammation?
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Austin Perlmutter, MD
- Dec 23, 2022
- 3 min
4 Key Reasons To Get Better Sleep
Immune health, mental health, metabolic function and more By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS Getting good sleep is among the most...
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Austin Perlmutter, MD
- Nov 18, 2022
- 4 min
3 Ways to Grocery Shop For A Healthier Brain
Easy strategies to help build a healthier brain! By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS Grocery shopping is incredibly important for brain...
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Austin Perlmutter, MD
- Nov 4, 2022
- 3 min
The Best Breakfast for Brain Health!
Two powerful strategies to reclaim a brain-healthy breakfast By Austin Perlmutter, MD KEY POINTS Most "breakfast" foods are anything but...
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Austin Perlmutter, MD
- Oct 27, 2022
- 4 min
3 Incredible Influences on Your Mood
Fascinating science about hidden things that change our minds! KEY POINTS The gut microbiome may have a number of effects on our mental...
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Austin Perlmutter, MD
- Oct 3, 2022
- 3 min
5 Things That Could Increase Brain Inflammation
These lifestyle factors may play a major role in your brain's inflammatory state! KEY POINTS Brain inflammation (neuroinflammation) is...
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Austin Perlmutter, MD
- Jul 22, 2022
- 5 min
Going Beyond Serotonin in Depression
4 pathways besides serotonin that can help us understand the neurobiology of depression KEY POINTS Scientific research is moving away...
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Austin Perlmutter, MD
- Jun 7, 2022
- 6 min
How Glial Cells May Influence Your Mood
These 3 little-known brain cells may play a big role in mental health. KEY POINTS Microglia regulate brain immunity and may help explain...
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Austin Perlmutter, MD
- May 24, 2022
- 3 min
How Inflammation Changes Our Thinking
New research shows how inflammation may alter your view of the world. KEY POINTS Chronic inflammation is a major risk factor for our most...
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Austin Perlmutter, MD
- May 24, 2022
- 3 min
How Your Gut Immune System Influences Your Mental Health
New research sheds light on a hidden part of the gut-brain connection. KEY POINTS Most of your immune system is located in your gut Gut...
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Austin Perlmutter, MD
- May 24, 2022
- 5 min
Depression: An Issue With Neuroplasticity?
Here's how brain wiring issues may help to explain depression. KEY POINTS Brains of people with depression show several changes that may...
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