When Maria started experiencing memory lapses at 73, her doctor suggested medications and puzzles. Instead, she joined a weekly dance class. Six months later, her cognitive assessments showed ...

The brain does not simply deteriorate with age. Research over the past decade has shifted how scientists understand cognitive aging, and the news is considerably better than the old picture suggested.

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A recent study by biomedical engineers highlights the benefits of combining physical and cognitive exercises for aging adults. Conducted at Ohio's Activate Brain and Body Fitness ...

With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain ...

The number of new dementia cases diagnosed annually is expected to double by 2060. Doctors say healthy habits like a good diet, regular exercise, and social connection can improve brain health. While ...

While brain games are popular among older adults and feature prominently on platforms like AARP Games, experts say they mainly improve in-game skills rather than everyday cognition. Research suggests ...

Research, the study highlights how common everyday memory lapses are, with nearly nine in 10 (89%) seniors reporting ...