The brain seeks novelty. Passive tasks can lead to skill decline. Challenging the brain with new learning, like a new ...

WASHINGTON - As people age, conversations about brain health tend to focus on decline - what slows, what fades, what becomes ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Exercise gives the brain a boost, and may help protect against cognitive decline, but why? Image credit: NICK VEASEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images. Exercise can stimulate brain ...

"Based on the bidirectional association between depressive symptoms and memory, these findings suggest that individuals presenting with depressive symptoms should be assessed for potential memory ...

Updated guidance on vascular cognitive impairment emphasizes executive function and processing speed, endorses brief, ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that stimulant and non-stimulant medications prescribed for ADHD improve long-term cognitive function in people with the condition. Anastasiia Sienotova/Getty ...

Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained considerable traction in both wellness communities and scientific research due to its potential to influence brain and cognitive health. Originally popularized as ...

Cannabis use may impair the ability of people with multiple sclerosis to accurately self-assess their cognitive performance.

Cognitive impairments are highly prevalent and functionally significant consequences of acquired brain injuries, including ...