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How the Soundtrack of Your Youth Can Save Your Brain
The year was 1982. I was 14 years old, preparing for the big junior high dance.
I put on my best button-down shirt from Jamesway and popped the collar, then wiped the mud off my red high top sneakers...
The Ancient 12-Minute Technique That Can Halt Early Onset Alzheimer’s
It’s no secret that our society is experiencing a growing epidemic of neurodegenerative diseases.
In fact, the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that one person develops the disease every 65 secon...
How Stimulating The Vagus Nerve Can Protect Your Brain
As the years pass, you might be growing more and more concerned about declining brain function.
And with the dramatic rise of Alzheimer’s rates, it’s no wonder…
According to the Alzheimer’s Associat...
Essential Oils and Memory Boost: Scent's Surprising Role in Boosting Memory
AÂ pleasing scent wafting through the rooms of older adults at night could hold the key to unlocking better memories, according to a recent study conducted by neuroscientists. The findings suggest that...
How Stroke Patients Can Use Music to Boost Recovery
We both know that music is a powerful force for healing.
Today, I want to share some exciting ways it’s being used to aid stroke victims in their recovery.
A recent study from the University of Hels...
How Stress is Shrinking Your Brain
The good news is, you CAN reverse it…
If you’ve been following my work for some time, you know how serious I am about making stress reduction a top priority.Â
Countless studies have shown how unchec...
How Simply “Living in the Moment” Adds Years to Your Life
A Few “Mindful Minutes” a Day Can Transform Your Health
One of my favorite quotes is a Buddhist saying: “The past is gone; the future is not yet here.”
It’s a pretty simple concept to understand. Ye...
The Surprising Brain-Protecting Benefits of Music
It’s encouraging to see new research on music’s positive effects on the brain. Especially since the rates of dementia diagnoses show no signs of trending downward anytime soon.
In fact, the rate of d...
The Combo That Preserves Your Precious Brain Cells
As you age, your brain gradually undergoes many changes...
The size of your brain starts to shrink, the amount of blood flow to it declines, the number of new brain cells (neurons) you produce drops,...
Is Stress Shrinking Your Brain?
The "brain dangers" of de-prioritizing yourself—and what to do about it
Between work, your family, and the other priorities in your life, some days you might feel like your “tank is on empty,” with n...
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Jim Donovan
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Jim Donovan, M. Ed. is a professional musician, author, trainer, Assistant Professor at Saint Francis University, and TEDx speaker. He’s editor of the daily Jim Donovan Digest newsletter and host of the Sound Health Podcast.
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