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 ...

McGill University researchers found training your brain in a specific, targeted, computerized way can produce important ...

As a parent, a spouse, and someone who works full time at my job and pretty much full time at keeping a household running, I often feel like I have 20 tabs open in my brain at once. There are always ...

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 ...

New research suggests that consistent aerobic exercise can help keep your brain biologically younger. Adults who exercised regularly for a year showed brains that appeared nearly a year younger than ...

By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. A year of consistent aerobic activity didn’t just boost fitness; it shifted MRI -based ...

Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people... Want to keep your brain from aging? Try a ...

In recent years, scientific research has unveiled fascinating insights into why some individuals naturally enjoy physical activity, while others find it a struggle. Neuroscience breakthroughs have ...

Fortunately, there are well-studied techniques for optimizing your brain. Here are three that you can put to work right now. 1. Exercise your creativity. Creativity is not only for the artist—it’s a ...

Results from the Warfighter Brain Fitness Study, which was published in the journal Military Medicine, show that the ...