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 ...

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early Alzheimers disease can make everyday thinking tasks feel harder, whether that means remembering names, following a conversation, or feeling confident in a new ...

Crossword puzzle, Sudoku, chess, and other brain-training apps have believed to be the secret to keep our brain young. This ...

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 McGill University-led clinical trial is the first in humans to show online brain training exercises can improve brain networks affecting learning and memory. The study found 10 weeks' use of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maaskot via Getty Images Regular exercise during midlife makes brains functionally younger. That's the bracing conclusion of a new ...

Simple daily habits can shape your brain health over time. A neurologist explains five lifestyle changes that may improve ...

Study authors Hunter Schweiger (left) and Ash Robbins. Imagine balancing a ruler vertically in the palm of your hand: you have to constantly pay attention to the angle of the ruler and make many small ...

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 ...

If quizzed on your biggest health fear, chances are losing sharpness when it comes to brain function is up there. In fact, half of UK adults say they fear developing dementia more than any other ...