Emerging evidence suggests that only certain types of training produce meaningful benefits, and those benefits may differ ...

Those with exclusive access are often among the first to adopt advanced wellness techniques to optimize their cognitive and physical health. Now, personalized brain fitness is becoming simpler and ...

You might've heard that doing the daily crossword puzzle is good for your brain. It certainly is a nice way to keep your mind busy. But the truth is, crosswords may only help strengthen a particular ...

Seniors who want to stay sharp as they age should hit the treadmill, elliptical or exercise bike as often as possible. A new study shows that better cardio fitness in older age is linked to healthier ...

When we think about working out, we often think about training our bodies. But is it possible to enhance brain fitness? Cognitive fitness is a growing topic in wellness, especially as research ...

And that fit people tend to remember and reason better, and make better decisions. You probably know that exercise helps you perform better under stress. You probably know that exercising at moderate ...

The brain's white matter comprises areas of the central nervous system made up of myelinated axons. Its name is derived from the pale appearance of the lipids that comprise myelin. Myelin is a ...

A new study shows that a novel online assessment provides a valid scientific measure of the cognitive abilities of older adults related to maintaining independent living. The self-administered, online ...

Share on Pinterest More evidence emerges suggesting that staying fit can help protect your brain health as you age. Image credit: Giselleflissak/Getty Images. Dementia affects more than 55 million ...

The relentless desire by mice to run on cage "exercise" wheels has helped explain at a molecular level how exercise benefits a mammal's brain. Scientists from NYU Langone Medical Center behind the ...

How readily a cell divides and how well it survives are fundamental to life, shaping everything from organ size to the body's ...

You might even know that exercise increases the production of a protein that supports the function, growth, and survival of brain cells. But what you probably don’t know is that a study published in ...