A 20-year study shows that a specific type of brain training can cut dementia risk. Here's why it works.

Brain-training exercises may reduce the risk of dementia if they involve speedy thinking, whereas exercises involving memorization or reasoning have no effect on dementia risk, a two-decade-long trial ...

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 ...

Exercise increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, supporting memory and thinking. Strength training may enhance cognitive performance and slow brain degeneration. Aim for 30-45 minutes of ...

Brain workouts can enhance and preserve brain function. Activities like acquiring new skills, solving puzzles, and even playing video games can boost memory and improve brain connectivity. These ...

The connection between physical movement and brain function has emerged as one of neuroscience’s most significant discoveries. The human brain, despite representing only 2% of body weight, consumes ...

A ten-week online brain training program helped older adults' brains act as though they were a decade younger, a recent study has found. Much like exercise for the body, regular mental workouts can ...

It’s a common piece of advice: “Learn new languages to spark new neural pathways.” But does it actually work? BelTA’s On Point. Health project invited Anastasia Gaurilyus, a neuropsychologist, ...

We're winning the fight against dementia, one battle at a time Bruce Willis has it. So did the singer Tony Bennett, the actor Gene Wilder, the boxer Sugar Ray Robinson and the author E.B. White. So ...

Keep learning: Take on a new language, skill, hobby, or subject that challenges you, or work in a few mind-sharpening exercises. Stay mentally and socially engaged: Mentally demanding work, cultural ...

Learning new skills, staying socially connected and engaging in mental challenges can help support brain health at any age.