HAMBURG — Some people say they retain things best when they hear them. Others swear by reading, while some believe they only really grasp something if they can see it, or even touch it. And what about ...

A team of researchers from the University of Rochester, Yale University, and Princeton University has made a big stride in neuroscience. They have shown a method to induce learning through the direct ...

Improvising music could help to improve older people's cognitive skills, such as learning and memory, according to research from the University of Sheffield and Western Sydney University. The study, ...

Experts say the more we challenge our brains as we age, the more resilient it becomes—and “learning a new instrument is a full-brain workout.” After the age of 40, the average brain decreases 5 ...

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 ...

The brain's ability to adapt and form new neural connections allows it to recover from injury and maintain cognitive function into old age. Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to adapt and ...

The pursuit of sharper thinking and mental clarity has fueled interest in natural brain supplements. As people seek ways to improve memory, focus, and cognitive resilience, science continues to ...

In fact, a growing body of research suggests that hobbies can support mental health by reducing stress, improving mood and ...

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...