Variety and novelty in general are important for brain fitness too, so diversifying exercise types, mixing up your workouts, ...

Some 2.3 million U.S. adults over 65 — more than 4% — have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. Whether it’s due to ...

Brain-training games are all the rage, but whether they prevent cognitive decline has been debatable. Studies in recent years have gone back and forth on the topic, with no definitive conclusion. Many ...

The human brain is constantly adapting. Every skill learned and every habit formed reshapes neural pathways, strengthening connections and improving efficiency. This process, known as neuroplasticity, ...

A new study suggests that children with ADHD may exhibit a distinctive, measurable pattern of brain activity that could ...

A new McGill-led study reveals that digital brain exercises can rejuvenate aging brain systems responsible for learning and memory. Older adults using BrainHQ for 10 weeks showed restored cholinergic ...

It makes sense in principle: You exercise your muscles to make them stronger and prevent frailty and decline; shouldn’t your brain work the same way? That premise is behind brain training websites and ...

Remember jumping rope on the playground? That simple activity you enjoyed as a kid turns out to be one of the most powerful brain-boosting exercises you can do. While most people pick up a jump rope ...

With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain ...

Scientists are reporting the first compelling evidence in people that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines with age. A 10-week study of people 65 or older ...

Q: Can you recommend good brain-fitness computer games that can help seniors keep their minds sharp? I love to play solitaire on my computer, but I'm interested in expanding to other games that can ...