I dived into Sudoku and shiny apps that promised to keep my mind young. But the research kept finding they mostly made me ...

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

Brain drain is common, but new treatments are working to heal the affliction that is often caused by overwork and ...

Early mental health support may improve resilience and reduce distress before symptoms become severe, new research suggests.

You might've heard that doing the daily crossword puzzle is good for your brain. It certainly is a nice way to keep your mind busy. But the truth is, crosswords may only help strengthen a particular ...

Some 2.3 million U.S. adults over 65 — more than 4% — have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. Whether it’s due to ...

Game-based training improves not only the cognitive abilities of people with initial signs of developing dementia, but also leads to positive changes in the brain. That is according to two new studies ...

A growing body of research suggests strength training can help preserve cognition and improve brain health as you age. Experts explain the best way to work strength training into your routine.

The secret to a better brain workout might already be sitting in your bathroom. That matters as more and more people ...

Neurofeedback (NF) training is a closed-loop brain training in which participants learn to regulate their neural activation. NF training of alpha (8–12 Hz) activity has been reported to enhance ...

From regular exercise to social connection, these are the behaviors experts say can keep your brain sharp over time.

Playing games to train your brain into a better memory may not be just the stuff of bad app-store advertising, according to a new study two decades in the making. Research published in the journal ...