Why Cognitive Training Is the Best Activity for Better Memory “What gives me hope and what I see in both research and my ...

Increasing physical fitness leads to a larger release of BDNF and better prefrontal cortex activity after a single session of exercise.

Cazenovia, N.Y. -- The village of Cazenovia will get $10 million in state taxpayer money to boost its downtown area, three years after losing the economic activity generated from the former Cazenovia ...

Sitting on a park bench and observing woodpeckers could be quite beneficial, as a new study has found that bird-watching may enhance cognitive function as you age. The Canadian study was published Feb ...

Being an expert birdwatcher is more than a hobby. It’s a pastime that may alter the structure and function of your brain. And these changes may enhance cognition even as you age, new research suggests ...

Patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) who complete computerized cognitive games show improved neuroplasticity and cognitive performance, according to new research published in Journal of ...

While cannabis has recently come under fire for potential negative health risks, a recent study suggests that its use could increase brain volume and cognitive fitness. Researchers at the University ...

Alex Knapp is a Forbes senior editor covering healthcare and science. That’s not sci-fi doomsaying, just literal reality. Training models requires enormous amounts of computational power and ...

Researchers headed by a team at the University of Pennsylvania have found that exercise does more than strengthen muscles, it also rewires the brain. Studying mice, the investigators discovered that ...

Each human foot is home to some 200,000 nerve endings, including mechanoreceptors responsible for detecting posture, texture, and movement. So swaddling your feet in protective and ...

Wearables and other digital health solutions are associated with physical activity gains in stroke survivors, the American Journal of Managed Care reported. The tech tools weren’t as effective with ...

As a neurologist, neuroscientist, and professor, I have been asked the same question thousands of times by people of all ages: “Can I really improve my memory now—and keep my mind sharp as I get older ...