With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain ...

Participants who completed speed-of-processing cognitive training and follow-up “booster” sessions experienced a 25 percent ...

Seven brain health experts say regular physical activity is the single most impactful habit for protecting cognitive function over time. Their advice comes amid rising rates of cognitive decline, even ...

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 ...

A TikTok demonstrating “pinky time” has gone viral with the promise that this simple daily digit exercise can stave off ...

The brain is a delicate organ that experiences specific changes with age. Older individuals tend to be at a higher risk for developing dementia. Researchers are interested in finding what ...

Study authors Hunter Schweiger (left) and Ash Robbins. Imagine balancing a ruler vertically in the palm of your hand: you have to constantly pay attention to the angle of the ruler and make many small ...

To keep your brain healthy, you don't need fancy equipment or hours in the gym. You can perform exercises that spark ...

The secret to remaining mentally sharp could be as simple as cultivating habits that are beneficial to brain function ...

After a grueling spring semester, summer break is a well-deserved period of rest and relaxation for college students ...

The team pinpointed the exact moment mice learned a new skill by observing the activity of individual neurons, confirming earlier work that suggested animals are fast learners that purposely test the ...