Background Physical exercise is seen as a promising intervention to prevent or delay cognitive decline in individuals aged 50 years and older, yet the evidence from reviews is not conclusive.

A large study that focused on whether exercise and mindfulness training could boost cognitive function in older adults found no such improvement following either intervention. Researchers at ...

Aerobic-resistance exercises combined with cognitive training improved cognition compared with exercise alone in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, a recent study found.According to ...

One way to maintain cognitive abilities is to do brain exercises that require those skills. Long-term brain-training activities can improve your working memory, verbal memory, and global ...

Jigsaw puzzles and crosswords aren’t just fun—they can also boost cognition. Here’s how brain exercises could benefit you, plus six exercises to try today.

Some activities may boost brain function and connectivity, which may help protect the brain from age-related degeneration. Here are 22 brain exercises to try.

A new study presented on Tuesday shows that everyday motion exercises and activities can help senior citizens slow their cognitive decline.

An exploratory study has shown that light, regular exercise can improve the cognitive, as well as physical, health of adults with Down syndrome.

Maintaining and promoting cognitive function in older adults can be aided by regular exercise. While previous research has focused on the effects of moderate- to high-intensity aerobic exercise ...

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) may help protect cognitive functions and lead to brain benefits that could last for years, a recent study finds.