For decades, obesity has been measured largely by how much fat we carry. New research suggests that where fat accumulates may ...

Physical activity and controlling blood sugar in midlife are associated with a significantly slower rate of cognitive decline later in life, with exercise particularly beneficial for Hispanics, new ...

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The cover of "The Other Side of Change" and author Maya Shankar. (Courtesy of Riverhead Books and Kirsten Lara Getchell) Change is one of life's inevitabilities, but our brains aren’t wired to like ...

Adults over 65 whose weight decreases or fluctuates by more than 5% may experience faster cognitive decline, according to researchers in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Penn State. The team ...

Previous studies have examined the associations between adherence to LS7 and cognitive outcomes, with findings suggesting ...

A new study evaluates how cultural perceptions and distinct cognitive complaints in 4,000 older adults correlate with early ...

Training exercises designed to improve cognitive control in children do not make a significant difference to their ability to delay gratification or to their academic achievement, nor do they lead to ...