Most of us start to worry about our memory only when it begins to let us down: we walk into a room and can't remember why, we ...

Keeping your brain in tip-top shape is important (obviously). Your brain is responsible for helping you make good decisions, ...

Visit play.usatoday.com for a one-stop hub for daily puzzles, crosswords, and brain teasers designed to keep your mind active and your mood lifted.

A brain exercise a day might keep you current—it might even revive your brain chemistry. In a landmark clinical trial led by McGill University, researchers discovered that ten weeks of brain training ...

Adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise – such as brisk walking – each week, or at least 75 minutes ...

Your brain needs exercise. There are so many fun things you can do to help improve your memory, cognition, and creativity. I receive multiple-choice trivia quizzes in my email several times a day.

Whether you tap away during your commute, on a coffee run or right before bed, chances are you’ve played (or at least heard of) the New York Times’ cult puzzles. Some of the the publication's most ...

A simple English word challenge, asking for a word starting and ending with 'R', often stumps people. This psychological ...

Consistent lifestyle adjustments are powerful for improving brain health and potentially slowing cognitive decline.

In my last post, I revealed that I often suffer from insomnia and described various well-researched methods that contribute to better sleep—including new research on strength training and sleep. But I ...

There are certain activities that are very bad for your brain’s health. Being stuck in front of the television is one, ...

Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., a professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurobiology, says studies show that exercise can significantly improve many aspects of brain ...