McGill University researchers found training your brain in a specific, targeted, computerized way can produce important biochemical improvements.

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Regular physical activity reduces inflammation, lowers stress, improves sleep, and supports hormonal balance, all of which ...

Chronic pain has long forced patients into a trade-off between constant discomfort and the side effects of powerful drugs. A ...

Wouldn’t it be great if we could slow the aging process? Well, new research shows there may be a way to do so with a specific strategy involving both mental and physical exercise. According to a new ...

Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults older than 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. And whether ...

In sad news for brain-builders out there relying on “training” games, a new study in The Journal of Experimental Psychology says playtime has no impact whatsoever on intelligence. The study’s authors ...

If supplements aren't your thing, but gaining a neuro edge is, you might have considered a brain-training headset, which promises to combat brain aging and cognitive decline, as well as improve sleep.

Cognitive (or brain) training includes a range of activities that are aimed at specific elements of cognition, such as those that test your working memory, reasoning & judgment, problem-solving, and ...

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 ...

Do you struggle remembering directions? Putting a customer’s name to a face? What about staying focused for long stretches of time? If you find yourself easily distracted by your inbox or social media ...