A new study suggests a single exercise session can increase electrical “ripples” in parts of the brain that support memory and learning ability. The research recorded electrical activity directly from ...

With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain ...

The best ways to protect your cognitive health might surprise you.

In an ambitious study, memory and learning abilities improved substantially after exercise among mice with a form of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I tend to feel more focused and productive after a nice workout session, even if it’s on the shorter side. Research highlights how ...

A brief period of exercise may do more for your brain than you expect. New research led by the University of Iowa shows that ...

Some 2.3 million U.S. adults over 65 — more than 4% — have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. Whether it’s due to ...

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Research increasingly shows a variety of habits ...

Speed-of-processing cognitive training in older adults significantly reduced dementia risk over 20 years, outperforming memory and reasoning training. Its adaptive, implicit learning approach may ...

A large brain imaging trial suggests that regular weight training may slow how quickly the brain appears to age in older ...

It’s no secret exercise is good for your body—but what about your brain? Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Neurobiology and vice chair for Faculty Affairs and Development ...

WASHINGTON — "Exercise your brain," experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better description. Do a crossword puzzle a day and you may just get ...