A 20-year study shows that a specific type of brain training can cut dementia risk. Here's why it works.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ON THIS PAGE Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early Alzheimers disease can make everyday thinking tasks feel harder, whether ...

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 ...

A recent review of exercise research looked at how different forms of exercise affect the brain across the lifespan. The ...

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A closely supervised study found that prolonged fasting impaired parts of executive function and learning. Adding light or ...

Your brain doesn’t have to become sluggish, forgetful, or foggy just because you’re getting older. While some minor changes in processing speed are normal with aging, significant cognitive decline isn ...

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 ...

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 ...