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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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, ...

“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 ...

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 ...

MOUNT PLEASANT — Robin Latimer, 70, leaned over to line up her putt, then fired off a joke at those standing behind the hole. “They’re all very brave back there,” she said, cracking up the crowd ...