In recent years, brain-training apps and cognitive games have become a familiar part of modern wellness culture. From ...

A single exercise session increased electrical activity in a brain region tied to learning and memory, a first-of-its-kind ...

One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning and intellectually ...

According to new research, that could be the perfect prescription for dementia prevention. A new study from Johns Hopkins found that one type of brain-training computer game may help reduce the risk ...

A University of Iowa-led research team has documented in humans that physical exercise sparks an increase in brain waves ...

A new study shows that 20 minutes of cardio can trigger memory-linked brain waves in the hippocampus, offering the first direct evidence of this effect in humans.

Op-Ed: What I tell my patients—and what I try to practice myself—is this: you don’t need perfection. You just need to move.

Keeping your brain active through social interaction, learning new skills and regular exercise could play an important role in protecting long term brain health. Psychologist Kimberley Wilson joined ...

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Just like muscles grow stronger with exercise, the brain can also be trained and improved through challenge, rest, and healthy habits. According to neuroscience research, mental abilities such as ...

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 ...