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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Think your brain is aging? These five everyday abilities may reveal that your mind is staying younger, sharper, and healthier ...

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maaskot via Getty Images Regular exercise during midlife makes brains functionally younger. That's the bracing conclusion of a new ...

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 ...

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 ...

The wiring and rewiring of the brain never ends. Neural pathways are constantly being reshaped as we interact with the world ...

Videos promoting this supposed brain-health hack have attracted millions of views, with some suggesting that difficulty ...

It’s no secret exercise is good for your body—but what about your brain? Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Neurobiology and vice chair for Faculty Affairs and Development ...