Brain exercises can help keep you mentally sharp at any age. Try these exercises for all ages, adults, and older adults that ...

Brain endurance training (BET), a combined cognitive and exercise training method developed for athletes, boosts cognitive and physical abilities in older adults. According to a new study by ...

ETH Zurich researchers found that “exergames” – fitness games combining movement with brain exercises – improved memory, ...

Almost 10% of U.S. adults ages 65 and older are estimated to have dementia. A large British study suggests that living with others, whether another person, or even a pet, may slow down the decline in ...

Angela Myers is a freelance writer covering mental health, wellness and nutrition. She’s also conducted award-winning research on how to better communicate about sexual violence prevention and mental ...

We're wrapping up November with important information for Alzheimer's Awareness Month. According to the World Health Organization, around 50 million people around the world are estimated to have ...

More than six million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, and that number continues to grow significantly as the U.S. population ages. Researchers across the globe are trying to ...

An exploratory study has shown that light, regular exercise can improve the cognitive, as well as physical, health of adults with Down syndrome. The Mindsets study, published today [29 November] in ...

An estimated 16.9 million cancer survivors have reported cognitive deficits, which can interfere with everyday activities. Cognitive impairment may include difficulty with memory, attention, language, ...

As I watched my parents’ generation reach their 80s, I was struck by the dramatic dif­fer­ences among them. A handful suffered from dementia, but many others remained cognitively sharp—even if their ...