We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of our links. McClatchy newsrooms were not involved in the creation of this content. As adults age, it becomes increasingly important to ...

From ages 6 to 12, children experience many developmental changes while they learn about and process the world around them. Many skills are learned through daily interactions at home, school, and ...

Dementia looms as a concern for many as they age, impacting memory and cognitive abilities. Its unpredictability underscores the importance of proactive steps to preserve mental acuity. While a ...

Older adults without a family history of longevity who regularly engage in cognitively stimulating activities such as reading, writing or playing games were able to match the same level of good ...

Research shows that crossword puzzles are effective in improving memory. (Getty Images) There is no reality check like telling someone the same story twice and not realizing it until they stop you ...

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that engaging in mentally stimulating activities, even late in life, may protect against new-onset mild cognitive impairment, which is the intermediate stage between ...

(Boston)—With the rapid growth of the population age 65 years and older and the increased risk of cognitive decline associated with advanced age, there is a mounting need to identify the potential ...

New research from the University of South Australia challenges conventional wisdom about sedentary behavior and its effects on brain health. The groundbreaking study reveals that certain types of ...