According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 in 6 people worldwide are living with a neurological disorder. In the U.S. alone, approximately 5.8 million people have Alzheimer's disease, and 1 ...

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 ...

A groundbreaking study following older adults for two decades found that a specific type of brain training — speed of processing — can cut dementia risk by 25%. The ACTIVE study showed that when ...

We're winning the fight against dementia, one battle at a time Bruce Willis has it. So did the singer Tony Bennett, the actor Gene Wilder, the boxer Sugar Ray Robinson and the author E.B. White. So ...

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 ...

The brain is always active, even during sleep. However, certain activities can engage the brain in new ways, potentially leading to improvements in memory, cognitive function, or creativity. This ...

Research shows that targeted brain training, especially adaptive speed-based exercises, can significantly lower dementia risk even decades later. These activities work by enhancing neuroplasticity, ...

Exercise is the healthiest way to activate brain cells and enhance cognitive function. However, those who have difficulty with physical activity due ...

AIDS were identified in the US. In the early years, an AIDS diagnosis was almost always a devastating death sentence. But ...