“One of the best ways to enhance brain function is aerobic exercise,” says neurologist David Perlmutter, MD. Just a little bit of mild exercise a day—from walking to yoga—triggers activity in the ...

Your brain health may depend more on your daily habits than you think. Researchers say simple lifestyle choices—like exercise ...

Keeping your mind sharp after 55 may seem challenging, but understanding how the brain changes with age can help. According to the American Brain Foundation, natural aging can lead to a decline in ...

Doctors often advise exercising your brain to stay sharp but stretching your brain might be the better description.

In June, I wrote about eight evidence-based strategies for reducing dementia risk. Here's an important update: A major new study has found that lifestyle changes can improve brain function in older ...

For years, it’s been widely believed that cognitive skills decline as early as our 30s. However, a study of aging challenges that idea. If you want a sharp brain in your 60s, cognitive decline isn’t ...

Staying mentally active is just as important as keeping your body moving — especially as you age. The good news, however, is that small, enjoyable changes to your daily routine can make a big ...

CNN — Some forgetfulness -- like occasionally forgetting to pay a bill or recall a word -- can be expected at any age. But cognitive decline -- such as consistently struggling to remember monthly ...

Instead, make it a point to do your activities at the same time each day (and consider using alarms to signal it’s time to start each one), set up spots where you always drop your keys or set your ...

I'm working to overcome brain fog by embracing stand-up comedy, music, and dance to enhance my memory and mental clarity.

Studying the minds of octogenarians with surprising cognitive resilience shows how it's possible to maintain a youthful brain well into old age.

A new study shows that 20 minutes of cardio can trigger memory-linked brain waves in the hippocampus, offering the first direct evidence of this effect in humans.