Brain training is a popular strategy to maintain cognitive abilities as we age. But what exactly is it, and can it help improve our mental abilities?

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Maintaining your cognitive fitness is vital for healthy aging, potentially ...

We all have songs that make us want to move. Pop songs with catchy beats or soulful grooves with irresistible rhythms—music often trigger an involuntary tap of the foot or sway of the hips. But what is it about certain melodies that compel us to dance, ...

A University of Maryland School of Public Health study shows that walking strengthens connections between the brain's networks, including one associated with Alzheimer's disease.

• Walking improved cognitive function and memory recall abilities ...

Healthy hearing is vital for optimal brain function. But what happens to your brain if you have hearing loss? Does hearing loss damage the health of your brain? Indeed it does.

When you have hearing loss, your brain doesn’t receive enough stimulation ...

Dementia affects 1 in 7 adults over 70 in the U.S., with Alzheimer's disease being the most common form of dementia. We're living longer in the U.S., but we have a greater risk of dementia with our good fortune, reports James ...

Good sleeping habits reduce the risk of cancer and heart failure and help you maintain healthy body weight. You have also probably heard that sleep has a relationship with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Yes, a good night's sleep is vital for human ...

The nonstop supply of short videos offered by TikTok makes it difficult for young users to switch gears to slower-moving activities — like school. TikTok is the new candy store.

Carl Marci, a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital in ...