A long-running study following thousands of older adults suggests that a relatively brief period of targeted brain training may have effects that last decades.

A study finds that people who did one specific form of brain training in the 1990s were less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over the next 20 years.

Boston University researchers have discovered great news for older generations.

Exercise is known to improve heart health, build strength, and boost mood. But did you know it may also help prevent dementia (the loss of memory, problem-solving, and thinking abilities)? Learn about ...

Science’s success at staving off death from heart disease or cancer has made another diagnosis more likely: Dementia.

Just five minutes of light exercise a day leads to "big reductions" in dementia risk among frail older people, according to a new study. A little movement can help prevent the debilitating ...

It’s no secret that exercise has many benefits. For example, we previously reported on a study that found that regular physical activity reduced the risk of more than 200 diseases—even when it was ...

A little movement could help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults, suggests a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The researchers found that ...

A new comedic play and a 20-year neurology study explore what we can do to prevent dementia and cognitive decline.

Between one and just under 35 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per week is linked to a 41% lower risk of dementia in older adults, found a new study. The findings were published in the Journal ...

Older people living with dementia require ongoing support, understanding, and care. For many family members, caring for their loved one brings many responsibilities. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming.