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In a major study of older adults, investigators from RAND found that lifestyle factors such as lack of exercise and being obese were risk factors for developing dementia. By contrast, engaging in ...

As the size of a person's belly grows, the memory center of their brain shrinks and beta amyloid and tau may appear — all of ...

Brain Endurance Training (BET) improves cognitive and physical performance in older adults, reducing risks like falls. Brain ...

Your cholesterol levels, good or bad, serve as an indicator of heart health. But, a recent study shows that if your levels ...

Cognitive control is the process by which goals or plans influence behaviour. Also called executive control, this process can inhibit automatic responses and influence working memory. Cognitive ...

With screens dominating family life, understanding the impact of parental screen habits on the health of the whole family can ...

Older folks — even those with mild cognitive impairment — can boost their brain function by engaging in greater levels of ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Everyday physical activity, like going for a short walk or playing with the kids, may provide short-term ...

Dementia affects millions of people worldwide, causing memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with daily activities. While ...

A Tufts University team is developing a gel patch that tracks eight variables, including gait and head motion.

According to a new study, taking a mid-day walk or doing household chores could enhance cognitive processing speed, making it ...