For years, research has shown getting plenty of regular exercise benefits both your mental and physical health. But what if ...

Brain-training games remain unproven, but research shows what sorts of activities do benefit cognitive functioning.

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Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65—more than 4%—have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain ...

Everyday physical activities, from light chores to intense exercise, provide immediate cognitive benefits for middle-aged ...

"Learning and memory are generally associated with brains and brain cells alone, but our study shows that other cells in the ...

There may be multiple reasons for this, says Dr. Ertekin-Taner: One of them is that the brain needs healthy vasculature to ...

A study of middle-aged adults finds that walking the dog or doing household chores is enough activity to save your brain ...

Dementia is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and the ability to perform everyday tasks. As it progresses, it can ...