A randomized trial that enrolled older adults in the United States between 1999 and 2001 has produced its longest follow-up ...

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Poor memory and brain fog aren't the inevitable parts of getting older we once thought they were, a neuroscientist explains ...

A groundbreaking 20-year study shows that just five weeks of a specific type of brain training can reduce dementia risk by 25 ...

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 ...

Some 2.3 million U.S. adults over 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. Whether it’s due to ...

Brain training is broadly defined as engaging in a specific program or activity that enhances a cognitive skill or general cognitive ability through repetition over a predefined time frame. Brain ...

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Alzheimer's disease and related dementias affect an estimated 5.8 million people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). By 2060, this figure is ...

An update on a decades-long investigation has suggested that brain training can lower the risk of dementia. The Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) study, which ...

Drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be very effective, but they can come with a range of undesirable side-effects, such as increased anxiety, trouble sleeping and loss ...