Frequently engaging in these leisure activities is associated with better brain function in people aged 50 and older, ...

Our brains undergo changes as we age, and there’s nothing we can do about it. Certain parts of the brain shrink, including ...

Sleep saves energy by slowing down the metabolism and allows animals to avoid high-energy activities. For vertebrates, sleep is an essential part of brain development, strengthening brain cell ...

One common recommendation made to patients who have suffered a concussion is to “shut the brain off” so it can heal, by limiting physical and cognitive activities. Similar to using crutches to avoid ...