A groundbreaking 20-year study shows that just five weeks of a specific type of brain training can reduce dementia risk by 25%. Here's why this particular mental exercise succeeds where crossword ...

That means key recommendations for heart health — get regular exercise, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, avoid obesity and ...

You’ve probably heard someone say exercise is “good for your head.” And you’ve probably nodded, filed it under vaguely true ...

If ever you needed a nudge to give your brain a workout, new research underscoring the benefits of “brain training” should offer fresh motivation.

The growing research on brain health is a good reminder that while our phones might offer a quick dopamine hit, real ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Blue brain outline with fading light It's not just your body that needs to be 'worked out'. Your brain also needs training to stay ...

The Warfighter Brain Fitness Study enrolled 406 healthy National Guard servicemembers,who trained in alternating sequences of BrainHQ and SMART training. That study found participants benefitted from ...

A brain exercise a day might keep you current—it might even revive your brain chemistry. In a landmark clinical trial led by McGill University, researchers discovered that ten weeks of brain training ...

Just one 15-minute session of aerobic exercise floods the brain with brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein ...

Boost your brain health with six science‑backed habits from sleep and exercise to nutrition and social connection that will enhance memory, mood, and cognitive vitality.

Exercise is important for health. Neuroscientists now know how much 150 minutes of weekly cardio can do exactly for the brain in midlife.

(Science Photo Library/Canva) Exercise works wonders throughout the human body, including the brain. Research suggests an ...