An update on a decades-long investigation has suggested that brain training can lower the risk of dementia. The Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) study, which ...

Brain games are widely believed to sharpen your cognitive skills, especially as you age. But experts say there's no "magic ...

There are no proven ways to stave off mental decline or dementia, but a new report says there are hints that exercise, controlling blood pressure and some forms of brain training might offer help.

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Brain training is broadly defined as engaging in a specific program or activity that enhances a cognitive skill or general cognitive ability through repetition over a predefined time frame. Brain ...

Some 2.3 million U.S. adults over 65 — more than 4% — have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. Whether it’s due to ...

A groundbreaking study following older adults for two decades found that a specific type of brain training — speed of ...

A long-term NIH study found that older adults who completed brain speed training had a 25% lower risk of developing dementia. Participants did short, intensive training sessions focused on rapid ...

Alzheimer's disease and related dementias affect an estimated 5.8 million people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). By 2060, this figure is ...

From steadying your steps to enhancing memory, science shows that musical training can rewire the brain in powerful ways. Recent research finds it can improve spatial awareness, cognitive flexibility, ...

Success is often driven by your ability to solve problems and generate creative ideas. So, it is no wonder that people are looking for ways to increase mental capacity. And lots of companies have ...