Brain exercises can help keep you mentally sharp at any age. Try these exercises for all ages, adults, and older adults that ...

That crossword puzzle you’ve been diligently completing every morning might not be the brain insurance you think it is. As memory concerns top the list of aging anxieties, brain training apps and ...

That little puzzle game you play with your morning coffee is doing more than just passing the time. Science shows that a ...

Stretching your ability to focus is good for the brain. Paying close attention like that encourages the brain to pump more acetylcholine (a brain chemical important for learning, attention, and memory ...

Missing keys, forgetting appointments, losing track of important tasks. Sounds familiar? Though occasional lapses are normal, ...

Your brain doesn’t have to become sluggish, forgetful, or foggy just because you’re getting older. While some minor changes in processing speed are normal with aging, significant cognitive decline isn ...

Learn about the Mayo Clinic-endorsed hobbies and games that help seniors keep their minds sharp and protect memory as they ...

Children learn best when they’re having fun. Long before schools and textbooks, games have been humanity’s natural way of teaching skills, from strategy to memory to teamwork. Today, with the right ...

It’s important for everyone to keep up with healthy habits as you get older. Taking care of your physical and mental well-being can help keep your body and joints functioning for longer, maintain bone ...

Ray Ciancaglini has dementia pugilistica from his days in the ring. April 19, 2012— -- Though words and names escape him, Ray Ciancaglini said he will never forget the first time he saw Carmen ...

A new study from researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago reveals how the blood-brain barrier gets leakier with age, contributing to memory deficits. The study, published in Cell Reports, ...