What if we trained mental capacity the same way we train physical fitness: through reps, metrics, and practice?

McGill University researchers found training your brain in a specific, targeted, computerized way can produce important ...

The mental health benefits of strength training are incredibly powerful. It can rewire your brain and change your negative ...

Wouldn’t it be great if we could slow the aging process? Well, new research shows there may be a way to do so with a specific strategy involving both mental and physical exercise. According to a new ...

Out of five types of exercise, resistance training ranks highest in improving overall brain health. An expert on aging shares ...

You might’ve heard that doing the daily crossword puzzle is good for your brain. It certainly is a nice way to keep your mind busy. But the truth is, crosswords may only help strengthen a particular ...

With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain ...

The scenario is familiar: You are at a party. The wine is delicious. The music is just right, and you meet someone. Soon after the handshake is complete, you can’t remember the person’s name even ...

Cognitive resilience has become a critical health and readiness issue for US warfighters. Military life demands peak performance in challenging conditions, such as extreme and prolonged stress, ...

Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults older than 65 — more than 4% — have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. And whether ...

Modern stress is unique. Constant need to prove oneself in the workplace, self-validation, and uncertainty about the future ...