The verdict that the brain slows with age is well-accepted in the study of medicine. Further, the thought that cognitive information-processing capacities decline as people age throughout adulthood is ...

The reason for this cerebral shift is neuroplasticity – or the brain’s ability to change and restructure itself. Every time the brain processes new information, neurons fire, new pathways form, and ...

The brain, much like muscles, strengthens through challenge and rest. Neuroplasticity allows adult brains to form new ...

Do you always forget where you put your keys? Or maybe you're trying to memorize information for an exam or a presentation? Memory plays a crucial role in many of our day-to-day activities, but it can ...

Decades of research has found that exercise is helpful for overall health and fitness, doing everything from lowering your risk of heart disease to helping you sleep better. According to a new study, ...

Sick of puzzles? These expert-backed exercises for the brain will help you stay curious—and keep your brain in tip-top shape as you age. Jennifer Zientz, head of clinical services at the Center for ...

The brain seeks novelty. Passive tasks can lead to skill decline. Challenging the brain with new learning, like a new ...

Neuroscientists have known for decades that physical activity improves memory functions. Since the early 2000s, numerous human and animal studies have identified a correlative link between ...