It may be a commonly held belief that humans reach our physical and cognitive peak sometime in our twenties—thanks in part to factors such as brain volume and cardiovascular health—but there’s plenty ...

Playing video games has become a commonplace part of daily life for people of all ages. In the past twenty years, advances in technology have led to a dramatic increase in the popularity of all types ...

Lose your keys or your cell phone again? New research shows a simple combination of two amino acids may actually reverse brain aging. The science is remarkable!

Objective To evaluate systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of exercise on general cognition, memory and executive function across all populations and ages. Methods ...

Playing certain brain-training games may boost production of a neurotransmitter responsible for attention and focus, according to a small clinical trial.

Both low and high increases in use were negatively but weakly associated with adolescent cognitive performance two years later.

A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology suggests that feeling lonely can be a significant predictor of how well our brains function as we age, particularly for those who openly acknowledge ...

Once a week at Sunrise Senior Living in Vienna, elderly residents board a bus for a cruise around the streets of their neighborhood, listening to music from their youth. Science shows music can work ...

Hormonal contraceptives shape women’s brains in ways we still barely understand, and it’s time to study their effects on the ...

Nicotine's paradox: Study uncovers potential cognitive benefits of smoking for HIV-positive individuals amid neuroinflammatory challenges. Study: Cigarette smoking is associated with reduced ...