The microbiome of the gut may influence how exercise and diet affect overall brain health and the risk of developing dementia.
Lifestyle may be more important than age in determining a person's cognitive function and future dementia risks, a new study reports.
Having expert knowledge in a subject helps us better memorize new information, a new study finds.
Older adults may have better listening skills in busy social settings than previously believed, researchers say.
Older adults who studied to learn a new language showed similar improvements in critical cognitive skills as those who used brain training apps to stay sharp.
Patients with severe Alzheimer's disease experienced remarkable improvements in both behavior and cognition within days of receiving low-dose radiation treatment.
A new study reveals the brain utilizes eye movements to help recall vivid memories of past experiences.
Combining non-invasive brain stimulation with a person's favorite music from the past may help to activate old memories and improve mood for older patients with MCI, a new study reports.