‘Brain Detoxes’ Aren’t a Thing — Try These Brain-Boosting Tips Instead

There's no evidence that you can — or should — detox your brain. But if you want to improve cognition, these lifestyle habits have been shown to help.

'Brain Detoxes' Aren't a Thing — Try These Brain-Boosting Tips Instead There's no evidence that you can — or should — detox your brain. But if you want to improve cognition, these lifestyle habits have been shown to help. Read on 10 Jobs for Teens with Social Anxiety Looking for a job, but worried your social anxiety might limit you? No need to fret, you've got plenty of options. READ ON HEALTHLINE CHALLENGE Are You Ready for Dry January? Join our Alcohol Reset Challenge for guidance through 30 dry days. (Read our privacy policy.) SIGN ME UP Simple Meals for Hard Days — Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Here's a list of easy, nutritious meals for those days when everything feels hard. READ ON Instead of saying, "I'm so bad at work presentations," you could reframe the statement to, "I don't feel like I did well in my presentation today." Yes, it's a small change. But you're taking an all-or-nothing statement and reframing it as a single instance. - Melanie Burke, on how to shut the door on self-hatred Read her story The Hidden Benefits of Anxiety, According to a Neuroscientist These insights from neuroscience may help you recognize anxiety's hidden gifts. READ ON 6 Ways to Give Your Nervous System a Break There are simple ways to build rest and resilience into your life, no matter what's going on in the world around you. READ ON More Top Reads NEW PODCAST EPISODE Vanessa Rubio on Portraying the "Beauty and Complexity" of BIPOC T.V. Characters Hosted by Gabe Howard We sat down with the Cobra Kai actress to talk about what's changed in the culture since the original Karate Kid, the burden of having to represent for a larger group, and how Hollywood is finally starting to change its ways. SEE EPISODE Advertisement Start your custom weight loss program Restrictive diets don't work. Noom teaches you healthy weight-loss habits for long-term results. GET STARTED Advertisement Start your custom weight loss program Restrictive diets don't work. Noom teaches you healthy weight-loss habits for long-term results. GET STARTED Follow Us View in browser Did a friend send you this email? Subscribe here. To see all newsletters, click here. Privacy Policy|Unsubscribe © 2022 Healthline Media 660 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107