One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning and intellectually ...

A new study reveals that astrocytes—star-shaped support cells traditionally viewed as passive partners of neurons—play a ...

Experts highlight the importance of cognitive engagement and physical health in maintaining brain health and reducing the ...

Experts recommend engaging in lifelong learning and cognitive activities to promote brain health and potentially reduce dementia risk. Activities like reading, puzzles, and physical exercise are key.

"Super-agers" seem to produce more new nerve cells in a brain region important for memory than other people their age ...

Like it or not, the human brain goes through certain predictable changes as we age. Changes start as early as the mid-forties, with the effects becoming more noticeable over time. These changes are ...