Exercise strengthens both the body and the mind, and researchers are uncovering the molecular messengers that make the ...

New research in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise suggests exercise may be one way to boost that self-control. Specifically, researchers found that an aerobic activity protocol improved ...

Resistance training isn’t just a preventive measure; it can actually sharpen memory even in individuals already showing signs ...

As a neurologist who specializes in dementia and other cognitive disorders, I’m often asked how to maximize brain health throughout the lifespan. Healthy Aging Month gives us a chance to focus on just ...

There’s a wide assortment of activities, foods and practices that promise to improve cognition. Fortunately, most of them are simple and easy to remember. Among the illnesses linked to cognitive ...

Time—or the lack of it—could be a missing link in dementia prevention, according to a new paper from UNSW Sydney's Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA). Lead author and social determinants of health ...

Scientists are reporting the first compelling evidence in people that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines with age. A 10-week study of people 65 or older ...

Science has confirmed that exercise is good for the brain. It increases blood flow, inhibits stress hormones, and stimulates the release of “feel-good” endorphins. One way exercise is thought to yield ...

With implications for aging and dementia, a study finds game-like online exercises offset signs of aging in key brain systems for learning and memory – the first of any intervention shown to do so A ...

The Mediterranean diet fuels brain health with vegetables, fruit, fatty fish, legumes, whole grains and low-fat dairy. This diet supports brain health by reducing inflammation, providing ...

It may be time to think outside the box. Many Americans will experience some level of brain decline as they age, ranging from mild cognitive impairment to dementia. Maintaining a sharp mind is crucial ...