A study finds that people who did one specific form of brain training in the 1990s were less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over the next 20 years.

A series of recent studies has pinpointed the specific molecules and biological pathways through which physical activity protects the brain from aging, disease, and toxic protein buildup. Researchers ...

Playing shuffleboard stimulates multiple areas of the brain simultaneously and many new players report improved concentration in daily activities.

Heavy leg exercises may increase production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the growth and maintenance of nerves in the brain, Carbone said. This process, called ...

A long-running study following thousands of older adults suggests that a relatively brief period of targeted brain training ...

WASHINGTON — It’s official: Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier. That’s according to ...

Forget crossword puzzles. New government-backed research suggests an “unconscious” brain exercise may do more to shield aging ...

Researchers found that regularly following the exercise regimen for a year led to participants’ brains appearing nearly a ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Key Takeaways Adults who did regular aerobic exercise for a year had brains that ...

There is a strong link between regular physical exercise and good brain health, according to one study. Researchers found that just 12 weeks of consistent exercise caused improvements in memory and ...