A new study published in Nature Communications provides evidence that the human brain does not simply shrink with age but changes shape in consistent and measurable ways. The research suggests that ...

Feel too old to take up a new hobby? Think again. A new study suggests humans reach their cognitive prime between the ages of 55 and 60. View on euronews ...

Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that ...

The human brain tends to slow down as we age — even healthy brains shrink. That can make learning and memory harder as people age. But some people's brains shrink more slowly than their peers. This ...

In the study published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine, the researchers set out to determine the health impacts of everyday physical activities, including walking regularly and doing chores. The ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s official: Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier. That’s according to ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Switching off the internet on your phone can reverse the brain’s age by 10 years. This remarkable finding challenges our assumptions about technology use and opens new possibilities for cognitive ...

Little kids ask questions about absolutely everything: why you have to flush the toilet, what the backstory is for a stranger’s tattoo, what love means. The list goes on and nothing is off-limits. But ...

Before age 5, a baby's brain grows rapidly, undergoing a uniquely important moment in development. Yet, many don't understand just how critical it is for setting a person's foundation for thriving.

“Tango dancers showed brains that appeared more than seven years younger than their chronological age. Musicians and visual ...