When most people think about their health, they focus on the body: the heart, the lungs, the muscles. But what about the brain? The brain deserves just as much attention, and protecting it should ...

As a neurologist who specializes in dementia and other cognitive disorders, I’m often asked how to maximize brain health throughout the lifespan. Healthy Aging Month gives us a chance to focus on just ...

As we live longer, maintaining brain health is becoming increasingly important. However, people of all ages can benefit from adding simple brain exercises to their daily routine to boost memory, focus ...

Doctors will often tell you to avoid processed foods or foods that contain high amounts of sugar or saturated fat. Their advice is sound, since consuming these foods frequently can increase your risk ...

Aging comes with many trials and tribulations, including the decline of the senses: sight, hearing and even smell, taste and touch. Fortunately, exercising the brain strengthens these senses -- just ...

“When the gut is healthy and balanced, it sends ‘good’ signals that support brain health. But when it’s disturbed—by stress, poor diet, or antibiotics—it can send “stress” signals that may impair ...

Your brain doesn’t have to become sluggish, forgetful, or foggy just because you’re getting older. While some minor changes in processing speed are normal with aging, significant cognitive decline isn ...

Regular exercise can have many health benefits for all ages, including physical and mental health benefits. Here are the top ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s official: Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier. That’s according to ...

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According to neuroscientist Ben Rein’s new book, Why Brains Need Friends, it comes down to our brains. As he explains in the ...

You can see it coming in right there, that little spot,” says neuroscientist and engineer Laura Lewis. A remarkably bright pulsing dot has appeared on the monitor in front of us. We are watching, in ...