Children get annual checkups with a pediatrician to determine if they are thriving. This is done by assessing if their height and weight are progressing at expected rates. But how do we measure ...

Your daily routine plays a bigger role in brain health than you think. These easy activities help keep your mind active at ...

You don’t have to overhaul your life to see benefits. By adding a short walk to your day, you’ll not only boost your energy ...

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Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults older than 65 — more than 4% — have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. And whether ...

Playing music, dancing, creating art — and even playing some types of video games — aren’t just immersive and emotionally rewarding, they may actually slow down brain aging, a new study suggests. By ...

The results showed that different activities triggered distinct brain responses. Playing and walking with the dog increased ...

As the new year is getting under steam, you may be sliding on some New Year’s resolutions or you may have already given up on them. I’m not judging you either way. What follow are some good brain ...

A new study from the University of South Australia suggests that watching TV and playing video games may be detrimental to your memory and cognitive health. The study examined the brain activity of ...

Passive activities such as watching television have been linked to worse memory and cognitive skills, while 'active sitting' ...

Brain-training games sell themselves as a way to maintain cognitive function, but the evidence isn't there yet. Eva-Katalin/E+ via Getty Images Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65 – more than 4% – ...