Even if you’ve never worked out, starting in middle age — even with brisk walks — can have a bigger impact on your brain than ...

A hand exercise that involves moving the pinky up and down has gone viral because of its alleged cognitive benefits. Here ...

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 ...

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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 ...

A randomized trial that enrolled older adults in the United States between 1999 and 2001 has produced its longest follow-up ...

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 ...

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Study authors Hunter Schweiger (left) and Ash Robbins. Imagine balancing a ruler vertically in the palm of your hand: you have to constantly pay attention to the angle of the ruler and make many small ...

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 ...

Learning a musical instrument later in life may help keep the brain younger for longer. In a four-year study, older adults ...