Scientists at UCSF have uncovered a surprising culprit behind brain aging: a protein called FTL1. In mice, too much FTL1 caused memory loss, weaker brain connections, and sluggish cells. But when ...

A new discovery shows that a protein called the ferritin light chain 1, or FTL1, plays a big role in the decline of our ...

A new study found older Americans can improve thinking and memory through a combination of diet, exercise and brain training.

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Lifestyle interventions can slow cognitive decline in your 60s and 70s, according to a large randomized controlled trial. Here’s how.

A mix of exercise, a healthy diet, social engagement and brain games could improve cognitive capabilities in older adults at ...

The difference between the brain's predicted age and actual chronological age, called a brain age gap, may influence the relationship between cognitive impairment risk factors, like high blood ...

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The team showed that a single brain signal acts like a biological switch—both triggering sleep and ending it.

Explore how lifestyle changes in diet, exercise and social connections can improve brain health, delay cognitive decline and support healthy aging.