New research suggests that super-agers generate twice as many neurons as typical older adults. But you don't have to be a ...

Neuroplasticity is basically the process or way your brain learns, creates memory, and adapts to experiences and trauma, according to Psychology Today. Research shows that while the brain changes and ...

Superagers, 80 and 90-year-olds with extraordinary cognitive function, have been found to have a unique genetic profile that ...

Being an expert birdwatcher may alter the structure and function of your brain. And these changes may enhance cognition even as you age, new research suggests.

“You will in fact burn more energy during an intense cognitive task than you would vegging out watching Oprah or whatever,” ...

Hearing loss can be a sign of cognitive decline, and researchers are getting much closer to understanding what links these two processes so closely.

Numerous studies examine a single cognitive or physical performance measure and how it links to brain health in older adults, such as the relationship between gait speed and memory. Yet cognition and ...

Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias were less likely among adults who completed cognitive speed training with booster sessions, according to data published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: ...

Certain types of cereal can potentially increase the amount of gray matter in the brain and enhance cognition, according to the authors of the new book “Brain Boost: Healthy Habits for a Happier Life.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As we age, ensuring we’re doing everything in our power to combat cognitive decline is crucial. While ...

Expert birders show denser brain tissue in attention and visual regions, suggesting the skill may help slow certain aspects ...