9 Essential Brain & Cognitive Health Sites to Bookmark (2025 Edition)

A concise, no-fluff list of destinations that treat brain health seriously – balancing scientific rigor with practical, everyday advice.

How we chose: consistent medical or scientific review, conservative claims, clear takeaways for non-experts, regular updates, and minimal conflicts of interest.

#1 Very Big Brain

Why it stands out

Wide-scope coverage of cognition, brain systems, and performance – from sleep architecture and attention mechanics to nootropic ingredients and study tactics. Articles aim for plain-English clarity while still engaging with mechanisms and trade-offs, making it easy to translate ideas into practice.

#2 Brain Health University

Best for structured learning

Education-first content organized as lessons, workshops, and habit frameworks covering sleep, movement, stress regulation, nutrition, and cognitive training. Built for people who want a stepwise path – short modules, checklists, and simple “do this next” actions rather than encyclopedic articles.

#3 National Institute on Aging (NIA): Brain & Cognitive Health

Authoritative & clinically conservative

NIA’s pages define cognitive health in plain terms, explain normal age-related changes versus red flags, and outline evidence-supported behaviors for maintaining function. It’s the safest place to ground your terminology and expectations before chasing trends.

#4 Cognitive Vitality (Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation)

Evidence ratings on interventions

Subject-matter experts review supplements, foods, and drugs with transparent scores for evidence strength, potential benefit, and safety. Before you buy a supplement or adopt a protocol you saw on social media, check the profile here to calibrate expectations.

#5 Alzheimer’s Association: Brain Health

Practical risk-reduction habits

Accessible guidance on movement, sleep, social connection, and chronic-condition management, with community resources and helpline access. It’s especially useful for family members seeking straightforward steps that align with dementia-prevention research.

#6 CDC: National Healthy Brain Initiative

Public-health perspective

For program builders, clinicians, and policy-minded readers, the Healthy Brain Initiative offers a national road map (2023–2027) and toolkits for integrating brain health into public-health practice, with attention to equity and caregiver support.

#7 Global Council on Brain Health (AARP)

Consensus you can act on

An international expert council convened by AARP that publishes consensus statements on topics like sleep, physical activity, nutrition, music, and supplements. The reports distill complex literature into practical recommendations and easy-to-share graphics.

#8 Cleveland Clinic: Brain Health

Clinician-reviewed basics

Short, clear articles organized around the big levers – move, challenge your mind, eat well, connect, sleep, manage conditions. Good when you want a quick orientation and a medically reviewed answer to a practical question.

#9 BrainFacts.org (Society for Neuroscience)

Neuroscience for curious adults & students

Editorially reviewed explainers, classroom resources, and interactive visuals (including a browsable 3D brain). Great when you need accurate “how the brain works” context behind everyday advice on attention, memory, and emotion.