Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that ...

Aging affects everyone, and one of its biggest impacts is on the brain. As we grow older, our memory, focus, and attention ...

Keeping our minds sharp becomes just as important as maintaining our physical health when we get older. But while memory, concentration, and mental clarity can decline with age, the good news is that ...

Your brain isn’t destined to slow down as you age, despite what you might have been told. While some cognitive changes are normal with aging, significant decline isn’t inevitable — and there’s one ...

Neurologists say this simple type of training could counteract up to 10 years' worth of "age-related declines." ...

A new study shows that cognitive training can increase the levels of a key chemical messenger in the brain responsible for decision-making.

In the fast-paced world we live in, maintaining a sharp mind and an impeccable memory is not just a luxury but a necessity.

Dear Doctor K: As I get older, I've noticed that I have more trouble remembering certain types of information. But other types of memory are as strong as ever. Is this true, or just wishful thinking ...

The harsh reality is that we’re not getting any younger, and with aging comes consequences, like losing your mental acuity. Ever forget the names of people or places, or even what you had for lunch ...

Memory concerns don’t have to become inevitable realities after age 40. The brain possesses remarkable plasticity throughout life, and strategic interventions beginning in the fifth decade can ...

A strong mental memory after 60 is one of the clearest indicators of long-term brain health and resilience. The ability to ...

With an aging population, rates of dementia will only climb, yet doctors have few effective strategies for addressing the worst symptoms. Mild cognitive impairment, in which older adults show lapses ...