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

Brain-training exercises can improve your cognitive skills, including working memory, verbal memory, and global functioning. Challenging yourself with new activities can also improve brain functioning ...

Researchers measured acetylcholine production in participants' brains at the beginning and end of the 10-week trial.

Stretching in the morning, neck and shoulder rolls, and hand-eye coordination exercises like tossing a ball improve blood circulation and reduce stress.

Playing certain brain-training games may boost production of a neurotransmitter responsible for attention and focus, ...

Research indicates that activities like dance, martial arts, and team sports significantly enhance cognitive function beyond traditional workouts. The ...

Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., a professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurobiology, says studies show that exercise can significantly improve many aspects of brain ...

Harvard experts reveal screen-free habits vital for children's brain growth. Family meals, outdoor play, reading and hands-on ...

A recent study by biomedical engineers highlights the benefits of combining physical and cognitive exercises for aging adults.

Starting aerobic exercise just two months after a stroke is safe and may help protect thinking skills, according to new research. The study provides fresh hope for stroke survivors that they can ...

Whenever the evening quiz shows used to come on, you’d always beat your spouse to the “buzzer.” (You did a fair amount of gloating about it too.) But in recent years, you’ve been having a harder time ...