Exercise and aggressive cardiovascular risk reduction may not be directly associated with cognitive benefits among older adults.

(Guido Mieth/Getty Images) What's good for your aging gut may also be good for your aging brain. A first-of-its-kind study in ...

The demand for mental clarity and cognitive enhancement has never been greater in our fast-paced modern world. Individuals juggling work, studies, and personal responsibilities often battle the ...

Major trial finds no cognitive function benefit from exercise or vascular risk reduction in older adults at risk of dementia. Click to learn more.

Eating walnuts at specific times may give your brain the boost of omega-3s it needs to get through the day or focus on tasks.

Cognitive function is not just a concern for older age. Your daily habits can significantly influence how your brain performs, no matter how old you are. And because changes in the brain can start ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Paul Hsieh, M.D., covers healthcare economics, innovation, and policy. It is too easy to focus on bad news and stressful events, ...

The origin of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's or dementia isn't limited to the brain. The state of your gut can ...

Nearly half of individuals aged 65 and older showed improvements in cognitive and/or physical function over a 12-year follow-up period, according to a March study published in Geriatrics. The findings ...

The New York Times recently published an article about the "brain fitness" business, "Do Brain Workouts Work? Science Isn’t Sure." I believe the answer is no. Without a variety of other daily habits, ...

NEW ORLEANS, LA—Revascularization with either stenting or endarterectomy does not improve cognitive function compared with medical management alone in patients who have asymptomatic high-grade carotid ...