Other studies have shown that napping between 30 and 90 minutes can help with cognitive tasks such as word recall and figure ...

Gum makers have claimed, for decades, chewing is good for your mental health. They’re kind of on to something.

In recent years, scientists have studied whether being bilingual may help ward off the memory lapses and reduced mental sharpness that come with an aging brain. Much of the research on the pot ...

Brain workouts can enhance and preserve brain function. Activities like acquiring new skills, solving puzzles, and even playing video games can boost memory and improve brain connectivity. These ...

Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exerciseBy STEPHEN WADEAssociated PressThe Associated PressTOKYOIt’s well established that children have an easier time ...

It’s 8am and I’m standing at the edge of my local lake at Beckenham Place Park in London, the early morning sun just beginning to peek over the trees. A layer of mist is rising from the cold water and ...

PhD Candidate, Long-term Effects of Bilingualism on the Ageing Brain, University of Reading People are living longer than ever around the world. Longer lives bring new opportunities, but they also ...

Zone 2 cardio workouts have gotten a lot of love lately. The second least-intense type of cardio on a scale of 1 to 5, zone 2 involves raising your heart rate only a bit—to 60% or 70% of your max. It ...

If the idea of strength training once conjured young men thrusting a barbell or popping out pullups, the tides have since turned: Lifting, even lifting heavy, has finally gained cultural cachet among ...

One of the brain’s biggest benefits from exercise – the birth of new neurons – may not even require any movement. Instead, the beneficial “packages” circulating in the blood after working out can be ...

Exercise strengthens both the body and the mind, and researchers are uncovering the molecular messengers that make the connection. The messengers can also be transferred from an active mouse to a ...