With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain ...

The relationship between physical activity and mental health has long been recognized; however, it has only been in recent decades that cognitive ...

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 ...

Regular exercise, a Mediterranean diet, and an hour of video games? According to new research, that could be the perfect prescription for dementia prevention. A new study from Johns Hopkins found that ...

Cognitive decline is not an inevitable consequence of getting older, and actively engaging our minds can significantly impact our ability to think clearly, remember information, and adapt to new ...

Brain-training exercises can improve your cognitive skills, including working memory, verbal memory, and global functioning. Challenging yourself with new activities can also improve brain functioning ...

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 ...

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There is mounting evidence that playing music, or even listening to it, can delay or reverse the onset of normal age-related ...