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Fact checked by Nick Blackmer A new study found that brain training exercises may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.Specifically, a speed training intervention cut dementia risk by about ...

Exercise increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, supporting memory and thinking. Strength training may enhance cognitive performance and slow brain degeneration. Aim for 30-45 minutes of ...

A long-running study following thousands of older adults suggests that a relatively brief period of targeted brain training ...

Exercise has a well known association with the maintenance of healthy cognition in aging, but the exact, biological reasons ...

A simple brain-training program that sharpens how quickly older adults process visual information may have a surprisingly powerful long-term payoff. In a major 20-year study of adults 65 and older, ...

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 ...

While exercise is often associated with physical strength or weight management, its benefits extend far beyond muscles and the heart. Learn about why fitness is one of the most powerful tools for ...

The work reveals that the brain — in mice and, presumably, in humans — is actively involved in the development of endurance, the ability to get better at a physical activity with repeated practice, ...

The connection between physical movement and brain function has emerged as one of neuroscience’s most significant discoveries. The human brain, despite representing only 2% of body weight, consumes ...