A groundbreaking 20-year study shows that just five weeks of a specific type of brain training can reduce dementia risk by 25%. Here's why this particular mental exercise succeeds where crossword ...

Stretching your brain might be the better description. Do a crossword puzzle a day and you may just get good at crosswords.

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The connection between physical movement and brain function has emerged as one of neuroscience’s most significant discoveries. The human brain, despite representing only 2% of body weight, consumes ...

Boost your brain health with six science‑backed habits from sleep and exercise to nutrition and social connection that will enhance memory, mood, and cognitive vitality.

Following a simple, guideline-based aerobic workout programme for a year could make the brain “measurably younger”, scientists claim in a new study. Researchers found that regularly following the ...

Looking to sharpen your speed, memory, attention, people skills, and more? Or maybe you want to build and maintain your brain health, just like you build and maintain your physical health? Learn what ...

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A specific type of mental exercise could buy you more time, according to new long-term data.

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 ...

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 Conversation reports that the brain can be trained like muscles; new challenges and rest help boost brain health and connectivity.