Experts say the answer is a puzzle. By Dana G. Smith and Katie Mogg It makes sense in principle: You exercise your muscles to make them stronger and prevent frailty and decline; shouldn’t your brain ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A study published in JAMA Network Open looked at a broad range of activities that stimulate the brain and ...

Dementia looms as a concern for many as they age, impacting memory and cognitive abilities. Its unpredictability underscores the importance of proactive steps to preserve mental acuity. While a ...

More than six million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, and that number continues to grow significantly as the U.S. population ages. Researchers across the globe are trying to ...

The exercises include things like alternated clapping, tapping, arm circles and pointing your fingers in different directions. And although they might look easy enough, exasperated folks in the ...

High physical activity in midlife and late life is linked with a significantly lower risk for dementia, a new study has found.

You may be able to prevent or delay dementia with changes in diet and exercise, research has found. Now another possible tool for avoiding dementia is getting researchers’ attention: specially ...

Certain sitting activities like reading, crafting, and socializing are more beneficial for brain health than other behaviors like watching TV, a new study found. Despite being sedentary, the ...

Puzzles, card games, chess and adult education classes can reduce the risk of developing dementia over the age of 70 by as much as 11%, a new study found, but participating in group activities and ...

New research shows that engaging games and puzzles may reduce dementia risk in older adults. Those who engaged in activities that exercised their brain were 9% to 11% less likely to develop dementia ...