This is the 83rd instalment in aseries on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers, and stories of hope. Doing “brain training” tests can make me a bit nervous ...

Dementia is a progressive neurological condition that has historically been viewed as an inevitable "fading of the mind" as one reaches advanced age, particularly the milestone of 60. However, modern ...

Certain types of brain-training exercises could lower the risk of dementia by about 25%, according to new research. Researchers found the biggest benefit came from exercises focused on speed and ...

Here’s what experts want you to know about the findings. Eating the best foods for brain health, exercising, and staying social are key for keeping your mind sharp with age. Now, scientists say ...

Doctors often advise exercising your brain to stay sharp but stretching your brain might be the better description.

Will these people never leave us alone? Researchers have released yet another brain-health study, this one finding that people who played a speed-training video game for a mere 23 hours dramatically ...

You might’ve heard that doing the daily crossword puzzle is good for your brain. It certainly is a nice way to keep your mind busy. But the truth is, crosswords may only help strengthen a particular ...

Nearly half of Americans are concerned about developing Alzheimer's Disease in their lifetime, but new research reveals that playing games could trick your brain into holding onto better memory. A new ...