It's a tried-and-true method for improving your focus: taking a break for a brisk walk. But while research has shown that ...

Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl explains why crosswords and sudoku miss the mark for brain fog and which timed word games actually target ...

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 ...

You know the old adage "If you don't use it, you lose it"? Well, that couldn't be more true of one of the most crucial organs in your body: the brain. According to Neurosculpting founder and DailyOM ...

Overtraining syndrome brain research: a study in Neuroscience finds hippocampal dopamine and its synthesis enzyme tyrosine ...

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early Alzheimer’s disease can make everyday thinking tasks feel harder, whether that means remembering names, following a conversation, or feeling confident in a ...

A new study shows that doing brain training exercises is more effective at improving cognitive function than performing knowledge games, like crossword puzzles. This is the preliminary analysis of the ...

Taking part in social activities such as volunteering and sports clubs could help support cognitive health, particularly in older adults, a recent study has found.

The brain, in other words, is the orchestra conductor which orders the body’s movements. We call the faculties that allow us to interact with our environment cognitive abilities. These include ...

With an aging population, rates of dementia will only climb, yet doctors have few effective strategies for addressing the worst symptoms. more Mild cognitive impairment, in which older adults show ...

How does exercise improve focus? A Northeastern study of children points to the brain system behind the fight-or-flight ...