Brain exercises support neuroplasticity, which refers to the brain’s tendency to form new connections and neural pathways.

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

Cognitive decline in older adults can often lead to conditions like Alzheimer's disease. A study from Texas A&M University ...

Social hubs of mental stimulation may be more than just pleasant diversions – they could be unofficial cognitive health ...

Findings from a new study suggest that older people with mild cognitive impairment who engage in high levels of activities such as word games and hobbies have better memory, working memory, attention ...

New research shows that varied cognitive training, rather than repetitive tasks, helps older adults improve working memory.

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

Kathy Richards, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAASM, of the University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, presents cases of sleep disturbances in older adults at GAPNA 2024.

Are older people too "set in their ways" to respond creatively to crises? Research on how older people adapted to the ...

"Cognitive decline is among the top health concerns for most older adults, and a daily supplement of multivitamins has the potential as an appealing and accessible approach to slow cognitive aging," ...

Multiple surgeries could lead to cognitive decline, a University of Sydney study has found, using data from the United ...

University of Oklahoma researchers recently published a study showing that several measurements of the brain, including blood ...