Many people have tried brain-training games and apps that promise to improve memory, sharpen attention, and keep the mind ...

Cognitive training apps and programs promise to sharpen memory, improve attention and prevent cognitive decline. One ...

Exercise is often described as one of the best things we can do for the brain. It can sharpen memory, support mood, and lower the risk of cognitive decline later in life.

When an aging mouse with Alzheimer’s-like symptoms suddenly starts acing memory tests it had been failing for weeks, ...

All of these activities may help keep your brain in good shape. But increasingly, research is finding another lifestyle habit that should be at the top of your list: putting brain-healthy foods on ...

Brain atrophy tends to begin in your 30s and 40s, but certain lifestyle changes can slow or even reverse shrinkage.

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Key Takeaways Practicing brain stretching exercises helps keep your mind flexible and ...

Imaging suggests why the ability to make inferences declines after an episode of acute stress, such as a job interview.

New research reveals that exercise counteracts the mood-damaging effects of a Western-style diet through specific gut and hormonal mechanisms. Running restored metabolites tied to mental well-being ...

It’s not about discipline. By Danielle Friedman One evening last week, I had planned to go for a run before dinner. But then, I got tied up answering an email, and before I knew it, my window to ...