The human brain. It’s spongy to the touch, weighs about three pounds and looks kind of like a head of cauliflower. Some parts of the brain, including the cerebellum and brain stem, are quite primitive ...

Some 2.3 million U.S. adults over 65 — more than 4% — have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. Whether it’s due to ...

Brain-training games are all the rage, but whether they prevent cognitive decline has been debatable. Studies in recent years have gone back and forth on the topic, with no definitive conclusion. Many ...

A certain type of brain training appears to prevent or delay dementia by some 25% in people older than age 65, according to new research. Surprisingly, it wasn’t memory or problem-solving tasks that ...

The human brain is constantly adapting. Every skill learned and every habit formed reshapes neural pathways, strengthening connections and improving efficiency. This process, known as neuroplasticity, ...

Angela Myers is a freelance writer covering mental health, wellness and nutrition. She’s also conducted award-winning research on how to better communicate about sexual violence prevention and mental ...

5-in-1 neurofeedback system includes a headset and gamified app experience to improve cognitive performance and empower holistic wellness WHISTLER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sens.ai, a ...

The concept that cognitive health can be preserved or improved is often expressed as "use it or lose it." Numerous modifiable risk factors are associated with "losing" cognitive abilities with age and ...

Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65 – more than 4% – have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. And whether it’s ...

A new McGill-led study reveals that digital brain exercises can rejuvenate aging brain systems responsible for learning and memory. Older adults using BrainHQ for 10 weeks showed restored cholinergic ...

An update on a decades-long investigation has suggested that brain training can lower the risk of dementia. The Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) study, which ...