Sleep and Memory

Sleep and memory

How sleep helps you learn and remember, why a bad night can leave you foggy, and what to do when sleep problems keep getting in the way. You spend an evening learning the names of new coworkers, reviewing material for an exam, or practicing a song. The next morning, some of it comes back easily. … Read more

Habits for Brain Health

Habits for brain health

Everyday ways to support memory, attention, and thinking as you age. You might notice how much sleep affects your attention after a night of tossing and turning. You may also find it harder to follow a conversation in a noisy restaurant than it used to be. These are different experiences, but they point to something … Read more

Glucose Monitoring

Glucose monitoring

How to use a finger-stick meter or continuous glucose monitor, understand your readings, and know when to act. A glucose reading of 165 mg/dL can mean different things depending on when you checked. If it was before breakfast, it’s above the usual premeal target for many adults with diabetes. If it was two hours after … Read more