Brain-training games may have cognitive benefits, but other challenging activities are proven to help our brains function at ...

Exercise has been shown to improve brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia over the long-term. But ...

Everyday physical activities, from light chores to intense exercise, provide immediate cognitive benefits for middle-aged ...

I’m approaching my 50th birthday and freaking out a little. I don’t want to face old age with declining cognition. Is it inevitable?

Each daily action leaves traces in the brain. Physical activity, a restless night, or even a subtle mood variation affects it far beyond the present moment. Finnish scientists reveal today ...

By measuring brain cell activity between these two regions as volunteers completed ambiguous tasks, a team of Tufts ...

The brain is a marvel of efficiency, honed by thousands of years of evolution so it can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Yet, despite decades of research, the mystery of how the brain ac ...

A recent study offers new insights into how brain regions coordinate during rest, using resting-state fMRI (rsfMRI) and neural recordings in mice.

The method measures brain activity by observing changes in blood flow to different parts of the brain; however, rsfMRI does not explain how these blood flow changes to different brain regions relate ...

An eBook called The Unbreakable Brain aims to provide readers with a helpful strategy for preserving and improving brain ...

Memories are constantly adapting in the brain over time, dynamically updating as people encounter new information and fresh ...

Maintaining brain health and encouraging brain cell growth are essential for memory, focus, and overall cognitive function.