How often do you long for a better memory? Well, this neuroscientist can help you achieve just that. Maybe you're giving a presentation or revising for exams, or maybe you just always forget where you ...

You might’ve heard that doing the daily crossword puzzle is good for your brain. It certainly is a nice way to keep your mind busy. But the truth is, crosswords may only help strengthen a particular ...

If hanging out with friends feels like a guilty pleasure, it’s time to reframe. Being with others is a powerful vaccine for ...

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 ...

Isn't it strange, writes Dr. Daniel G. Amen, that most people are focused on taking care of their skin, weight, job, and home while ignoring the part of them that matters most?"When your brain works ...

Mental exercises, including memory games, may help boost brain health by creating new brain cells and connections. Brain exercises are important throughout life, and perhaps even more so in older ...

Exercising is another way to support your cognitive health. A 2019 study published in Genes found that physical activity ...

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about brain injuries through education and advocacy—a typical brain symptom that people experience, when either ...

Resistance training isn’t just a preventive measure; it can actually sharpen memory even in individuals already showing signs of cognitive decline. In studies of older adults with cognitive impairment ...

You’ve probably heard it before: the brain is a muscle that can be strengthened. It’s an assumption that has spawned a multimillion-dollar computer-game industry of electronic brainteasers and memory ...