Walking faster than usual is linked to a lower risk of cognitive decline. New research suggests “super movers” may be able to overcome age-related brain changes. Doctors say the findings make a case ...

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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.

If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it ...

Neuroscientist Miia Kivipelto's life's work has been about preventing dementia. Now, at 52, she has begun thinking more about her own vulnerability. "Midlife is the time," said Kivipelto, a ...

Your hand is a starfish. Trace all around it while taking deep breaths to practice spatial words. Pretend your hand is a starfish. Hold it up, with your fingers spread wide. Take your other hand and ...

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early Alzheimer’s disease can make everyday thinking tasks feel harder, whether that means remembering names, following a conversation, or feeling confident in a ...

Being able to alter your not-so-great tendencies goes beyond simply having strong willpower. A new study just revealed the brain chemical associated with breaking bad habits. The study, which was ...

Scientists who've spent decades learning how the brain works say they're now ready to start fixing it when it breaks. That's the premise of the Brain Health accelerator, a collaborative effort ...

Exercise is often described as one of the best things we can do for the brain. It can sharpen memory, support mood, and lower the risk of cognitive decline later in life. How does movement in the body ...

Stretch like a banana – a silly brain break practice measurement and spatial words. "Reach up! Breathe in and do a big banana stretch! Breathe out and drop one arm to the side like a banana peel. Now ...