New research from the University of South Australia challenges conventional wisdom about sedentary behavior and its effects on brain health. The groundbreaking study reveals that certain types of ...

Ageing is inevitable but that does not mean you have to lose your cognitive faculties as well. Dr London shares 4 strategies ...

Cognitive health is the ability of the brain to function properly and perform various mental tasks effectively. Strong cognitive health allows you to carry out activities of daily living, interact ...

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that engaging in mentally stimulating activities, even late in life, may protect against new-onset mild cognitive impairment, which is the intermediate stage between ...

Older adults without a family history of longevity who regularly engage in cognitively stimulating activities such as reading, writing or playing games were able to match the same level of good ...

It's normal to be concerned about cognitive decline as we become older, especially considering what increasing problems with memory, attention, and concentration may mean for our day-to-day lives. On ...

Older adults with dementia face significant challenges in their physical and mental health as their cognitive function declines. Current treatments for dementia are ineffective, which prompts the need ...

One morning at a long-term care and rehabilitation facility in New York, where I was a recreation aide, a resident and I found ourselves reminiscing about our shared Puerto Rican heritage. He spoke ...

An unprecedented increase in the number of older adults and consequent age-related cognitive declines may negatively contribute to an already overwhelmed healthcare system. Many older adults report ...

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