Almost half of Americans from age 50 to 64 think they’re likely to develop dementia as they grow older, but only 5% have talked about prevention with their healthcare provider, according to a 2019 ...

Person's personal brain fitness trainer is Tucson physical therapist and neuroscientist Becky Farley, who is part of a growing movement of health experts emphasizing mental fitness, or "neurobics," — ...

There’s a woman at my gym who walks on the treadmill in an unconventional manner. She treads backwards; sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly while reading a magazine ...

Staying mentally active is just as important as keeping your body moving — especially as you age. The good news, however, is that small, enjoyable changes to your daily routine can make a big ...

I know regular exercise is an important part of my present and future well-being. Many studies have shown the correlation between exercise and health. But a new St. Tammany Parish Library program has ...

The body can be prepped for surgery, and so can the brain — by giving patients “neurobics,” or games that serve as cognitive exercises, according to a study published Nov. 11 in JAMA Surgery.