A 20-year clinical trial found that one specific type of cognitive training may significantly reduce dementia risk, offering ...

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 ...

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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 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 ...

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 ...

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In a new study, people who followed a moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise routine for a year had a noticeable drop in brain age, while those who stuck to their usual fitness routine saw a slight ...

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You’ve probably heard it before: the brain is a muscle that can be strengthened. It’s an assumption that has spawned a multimillion-dollar computer-game industry of electronic brainteasers and memory ...

If there were a way to improve your running performance without putting more stress on your body, would you use it? This isn’t a trick—we aren’t talking about illegal substances. Instead, we’re ...

Brain drain is common, but new treatments are working to heal the affliction that is often caused by overwork and ...