A simple finger movement known as the "Pinky Time Exercise" has gone viral on social media with claims that it can reduce the ...

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

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 ...

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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 ...

Even on days when you're lagging in energy, exercise can give your brain a boost. That's according to researchers at the University of Missouri (Mizzou), who made a specific discovery about physical ...

A long-term study from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine revealed a powerful link between walking and cognitive ...

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 ...

Preserving your brain health for the long term comes down to small, daily choices.

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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 ...

Didn't learn a musical instrument? It may not be too late to benefit. A new study suggests that learning an instrument in ...