Scientists are reporting the first compelling evidence in people that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines with age. A 10-week study of people 65 or older ...

For decades, the idea that creativity comes from the right side of the brain has dominated popular culture. People have been told they're either "right-brained" (creative, intuitive) or "left-brained" ...

Brain-training exercises can improve your cognitive skills, including working memory, verbal memory, and global functioning. Challenging yourself with new activities can also improve brain functioning ...

Picture puzzles are one of the best brain exercises. These visual puzzles test your problem-solving skills, focus, and concentration. These puzzles are designed to often hide objects in plain sight.

Exercising is another way to support your cognitive health. A 2019 study published in Genes found that physical activity ...

By doing simple brain exercises you can improve memory, boost attention and contribute to long-term cognitive health. From ...

With an aging population, rates of dementia will only climb, yet doctors have few effective strategies for addressing the worst symptoms. Mild cognitive impairment, in which older adults show lapses ...

What is brain fog? It’s that frustrating mental cloudiness that leaves you struggling to concentrate, remember details, or think clearly. While not a medical diagnosis itself, this cognitive symptom ...

You are hardly alone if you believe that humanity is divided into two great camps: the left-brain and the right-brain thinkers — those who are logical and analytical vs. those who are intuitive and ...