Exercise reshapes your blood–brain barrier. New 2026 data reveal a liver-to-brain pathway that may protect against aging and ...

While you might know that you need to exercise your body, did you know that it might also be important to exercise your mind? You've probably heard the old adage "use it or lose it." Many researchers ...

A new study suggests a single exercise session can increase electrical “ripples” in parts of the brain that support memory and learning ability. The research recorded electrical activity directly from ...

Think your brain is aging? These five everyday abilities may reveal that your mind is staying younger, sharper, and healthier ...

A 20-year clinical trial found that one specific type of cognitive training may significantly reduce dementia risk, offering ...

A still from brainHQ's Double Decision, one of the games in the study. (Courtesy brainHQ) With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia.

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 ...

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 ...

Practice may do more than make perfect. Researchers found that extensive training physically reorganizes the brain, allowing ...

As you get older, something alarming happens to your brain: It shrinks. This brain atrophy, which to some extent is a normal part of aging, typically begins in your 30s and 40s and accelerates after ...

We tend to think of brain health as something we protect with crossword puzzles, Wordle, or the occasional sudoku. Those activities certainly keep your mind engaged, but they don't ask your brain to ...

"We should support language learning at school and throughout life, even if it’s hard." ...