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Forget crossword puzzles. New government-backed research suggests an “unconscious” brain exercise may do more to shield aging minds from dementia better than old-school memory games. “This study gives ...

A study finds that people who did one specific form of brain training in the 1990s were less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over the next 20 years.

A neuroimaging study from NYU shows that the same type of brain training found to reduce dementia risk in the recent ACTIVE Study can also repair white matter damaged by brain injury. The brain ...

Staying mentally active is just as important as keeping your body moving — especially as you age. The good news, however, is that small, enjoyable changes to your daily routine can make a big ...

The results of this decades-long study offer a powerful message of hope: we are not helpless against the passage of time. By ...

Seniors who want to stay sharp as they age should hit the treadmill, elliptical or exercise bike as often as possible. A new study shows that better cardio fitness in older age is linked to healthier ...

Scientists are reporting the first compelling evidence in people that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines with age. A 10-week study of people 65 or older ...

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The National Senior Games, a 50+ Olympic-style biennial event, kick off July 24 in Des Moines, Iowa, with Humana on board as presenting sponsor for the 10 th straight year. This year, the health ...

Patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) who complete computerized cognitive games show improved neuroplasticity and ...