As you age, it’s natural for your body to slow down a bit — and your brain is no exception. You may not learn new skills quite as quickly as you used to, and your memory may not be quite as strong.

Activities like learning a new language as a child or reading, writing, and playing board games later in life all had an impact on Alzheimer’s risk.

The brain is always active, even during sleep. However, certain activities can engage the brain in new ways, potentially leading to improvements in memory, cognitive function, or creativity.

If one of your health goals is to support your brain, you can probably already name a few hobbies that have an impact. After all, learning a new language, playing a musical instrument and doing ...

Exercise does more than strengthen muscles; it also rewires the brain. In a study published in Neuron, researchers reveal that the lasting gain in endurance from repeated exercise—such as the ability ...

Your brain needs exercise. There are so many fun things you can do to help improve your memory, cognition, and creativity. I receive multiple-choice trivia quizzes in my email several times a ...

Mental exercises, including memory games, may help boost brain health by creating new brain cells and connections. Brain exercises are important throughout life, and perhaps even more so in ...

Exercise increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, supporting memory and thinking. Strength training may enhance cognitive performance and slow brain degeneration. Aim for 30-45 minutes of ...

The work reveals that the brain — in mice and, presumably, in humans — is actively involved in the development of endurance, the ability to get better at a physical activity with repeated practice, ...

Work your heart and muscles, and strengthen bones with these six exercises designed to keep you strong and healthy—and have ...