7 science-backed habits to boost brainpower: One for each day of the week

Gratitude activates the brain’s reward circuits. Studies in Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences suggest that regular gratitude journaling can rewire neural pathways, increasing resilience and optimism. A simple Sunday ritual, writing down 3 small joys, 2 challenges overcome, and 1 hope for the coming week, creates balance between reflection and future focus, keeping the mind clear…