Challenging the brain with new learning, like a new language, may build cognitive reserve and memory confidence.

Caring for your brain is a lifelong journey—and new research from the AdventHealth Research Institute offers hopeful news. A ...

Experts say the more we challenge our brains as we age, the more resilient it becomes—and “learning a new instrument is a full-brain workout.” After the age of 40, the average brain decreases 5 ...

Research shows that some exercises are better than others for longevity. Experts explain the best exercises for longevity, ...

New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a ...

McGill University researchers found training your brain in a specific, targeted, computerized way can produce important ...

Peggy Fifield, a 74-year-old group fitness instructor at Life Time Crosstown in Minnesota, is familiar with a good workout—and she has been for most (if not all) of her life. At 74, she still feels in ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...

Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), and related disorders, represent an escalating global health challenge. As life expectancy increases, the ...

Exercise, in general, is one of the best things you can do for your health: It strengthens your heart and lungs, boosts mood and cognition, and lowers your risk of a bunch of diseases, including type ...

A 40-year study shows higher physical activity in midlife and late life dramatically reduces dementia risk, highlighting movement as one of the most powerful brain-protective habits. A recent ...