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A study of nearly 300 adults showed that being more active and walking more slows the decline of brain function associated with Alzheimer’s. The post Does walking and moving more protect your brain ...

Variety and novelty in general are important for brain fitness too, so diversifying exercise types, mixing up your workouts, ...

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Research reveals why some people become brain super-agers—and how simple daily habits can help keep your brain strong, sharp, ...

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 ...

Training your brain with strategies to improve its ability to recall information may improve memory and delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. Brain training has long been a ...

Health experts will wax lyrical about fitness' impressive physical impact, but its effect on the brain and subsequent benefits for cognitive function and mental health can't be overstated, either.

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 ...

Your nose’s superpower is thanks to a “superhighway” that leads directly into your brain. The olfactory system runs straight to the hippocampus, or your memory hub, whereas other sensory systems have ...