The exercises include things like alternated clapping, tapping, arm circles and pointing your fingers in different directions ...

Just 35 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week could help prevent dementia, according to latest research.

There’s a wide assortment of activities, foods and practices that promise to improve cognition. Fortunately, most of them are simple and easy to remember. Among the illnesses linked to cognitive ...

Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that ...

Though many people feel shy about getting into the groove, dancing draws on a variety of mental and physical skills that distiguish it from many other forms of exercise. Dancing is aerobic, boosting ...

Yet another reason to hit the weights. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia—a condition characterized by progressive declines in memory, ...

Eating better, moving more and challenging the brain with puzzles and games helped seniors at risk of dementia improve their thinking no matter their background, a landmark study found. It points the ...

“We believe it’s time for health authorities to provide clearer advice on how important exercise is for the brain,” said co-author Ulrik Wisløff. “Our review shows that even small doses of ...