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(Science Photo Library/Canva) Exercise works wonders throughout the human body, including the brain. Research suggests an ...

A large, decades-long study of more than 130,000 participants suggests that moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee or tea ...

Nearly half of adults 65+ improved cognitively or physically over 12 years, a new Yale study finds. Positive beliefs were linked to better outcomes.

Studying the minds of octogenarians with surprising cognitive resilience shows how it's possible to maintain a youthful brain well into old age.

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found no ...

Nearly half of individuals aged 65 and older showed improvements in cognitive and/or physical function over a 12-year follow-up period, according to a March study published in Geriatrics. The findings ...

Cognitive health refers to the mental processes that allow us to think, learn, remember and make decisions. It’s what helps us stay sharp and focused in our daily lives, from recalling names to ...

A new human study suggests that extra virgin olive oil may support brain health by influencing the gut microbiome.

Researchers say becoming highly skilled in a relaxing outdoor hobby could help strengthen brain regions linked to attention ...

New research has looked into whether there is a link between cannabis use and dementia as we age, and the findings reveal a ...

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