For years, brain-training programs have advertised themselves as tools for improving memory, concentration, and overall brain ...

Researchers have investigated whether a simple activity can reveal early signs of cognitive problems in older adults.

Compared to light activity, six minutes of vigorous exercise produces 5 times more BDNF, the protein that supports brain ...

Exercise increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, supporting memory and thinking. Strength training may enhance cognitive performance and slow brain degeneration. Aim for 30-45 minutes of ...

While you might know that you need to exercise your body, did you know that it might also be important to exercise your mind? You've probably heard the old adage "use it or lose it." Many researchers ...

We know that exercise is good for our physical health, but mounting research is showing that it can help improve our brain ...

Exercise interventions show distinct cognitive benefits for patients with Alzheimer disease or mild cognitive impairment, but ...

Neuroscientist Patricia Schmidt, in her early 40s, shares three simple exercises she does to age better both mentally and physically, and they're not the ones you most classically think of.

Your brain isn’t destined to slow down as you age, despite what you might have been told. While some cognitive changes are normal with aging, significant decline isn’t inevitable — and there’s one ...

With an aging population, rates of dementia will only climb, yet doctors have few effective strategies for addressing the worst symptoms. more Mild cognitive impairment, in which older adults show ...