Regular brain workouts can boost memory, focus, and cognitive function at any age. Simple activities like chess, puzzles, ...

In an era where distractions lurk around every corner, giving children a mental edge can be as easy as a quick two-minute ...

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High physical activity in midlife and late life is linked with a significantly lower risk for dementia, a new study has found.

In a thought-provoking study, researchers wanted to explore whether badminton or basketball is better for brain power and memory. Which takes the crown? The post Badminton or basketball, which is ...

Exercise doesn't only matter when you're young.

With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A joint study by University Hospitals and the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System investigated whether exercise could forge new neurological connections in the brains of Parkinson’s ...

You’ve probably heard it before: the brain is a muscle that can be strengthened. It’s an assumption that has spawned a multimillion-dollar computer-game industry of electronic brainteasers and memory ...