Regular exercise during midlife makes brains functionally younger. That's the bracing conclusion of a new study of 130 inactive men and women, most in their 40s. Some began a simple, aerobic exercise ...

A 20-year clinical trial found that one specific type of cognitive training may significantly reduce dementia risk, offering ...

A new study suggests a single exercise session can increase electrical “ripples” in parts of the brain that support memory and learning ability. The research recorded electrical activity directly from ...

Preserving your brain health for the long term comes down to small, daily choices.

Even on days when you're lagging in energy, exercise can give your brain a boost. That's according to researchers at the University of Missouri (Mizzou), who made a specific discovery about physical ...

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 ...

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early Alzheimer’s disease can make everyday thinking tasks feel harder, whether that means remembering names, following a conversation, or feeling confident in a ...

"We should support language learning at school and throughout life, even if it’s hard." ...

As you get older, something alarming happens to your brain: It shrinks. This brain atrophy, which to some extent is a normal part of aging, typically begins in your 30s and 40s and accelerates after ...

Didn't learn a musical instrument? It may not be too late to benefit. A new study suggests that learning an instrument in ...