As we grow older, it’s natural for our brains to slow down a little. One major reason is the gradual weakening of the cholinergic system, a network of brain cells that supports attention, memory, and ...

A landmark 20-year analysis of the ACTIVE trial suggests that targeted, reinforced speed-based cognitive training may delay dementia diagnosis, offering new insight into how structured mental ...

Your reaction time is more than just a measure of how quickly you respond to a stimulus. It can also reflect how efficiently your brain processes information. Researchers and clinicians often look at ...

Can hobbies slow brain aging? Learn how dance, music, puzzles, art, birdwatching, and gardening may support memory and ...

“Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better description. Do a crossword puzzle a day and you may just get good at ...

The human brain is often lauded as one of nature's most extraordinary creations, as our sensory systems take in billions of bits of information per second. Yet only a fraction of that makes it to our ...

A recent article in the New York Times by neuroscientist Daniel Levitin, “Everyone Knows Memory Fails as You Age. But Everyone is Wrong,” argues that memory difficulties are quite common and do not ...

But a new neuroscience study suggests maybe you should. The new brain imaging study published in the Journal of Neuroscience found that experienced birders had hallmarks of brains younger than their ...

Caring for your brain is a lifelong journey—and new research from the AdventHealth Research Institute offers hopeful news. A simple, steady exercise routine may help your brain stay biologically ...

Exploring brain activity can enhance your life's quality. Find out why many are focusing on it for better well-being and happiness.