What you eat can make a big difference in the strength of your memory, the clarity of your thinking and the overall health of your brain. Trouble is, turning away from delicious burgers, hot dogs, and fries to a nutritious wholefood diet rich in vegetables, [...]

If you struggle opening a can of beans or jar of jam, closing buttons on a coat, or find yourself fumbling with the change given to you at the supermarket checkout, it may signify a loss of manual dexterity and handgrip strength. This is a [...]

Infants need specific nutrients for their developing brains to thrive. The same holds true for the aging brain. What’s more, a deficiency of one such nutrient has been shown for the first time to drive memory loss in people over the age of 60. If [...]

The largest and most comprehensive analysis of one quick, safe, non-invasive therapy has found it significantly enhances mental function. Best of all, this treatment works for all ages, in the cognitively healthy, and in those with mental health issues. While this treatment is still in [...]

Parkinson’s Disease remains a mystery, even in this golden age of science. Sure, we know contributing factors like genetics, diet, exercise, and other lifestyle factors all play a role in the development of the disease, but researchers still aren’t sure of the exact difference between [...]

For some, retirement is like jumping off a cliff, with structureless days and a loss of identity that fills them with a sense of dread. But for others, retirement can’t come quickly enough. They take the first opportunity to exit the workforce early and begin [...]

Who doesn’t love grapes? They’re sweet and juicy and make the perfect partner for your favorite cheese and crackers. Now, research shows there’s another reason to grab a handful of grapes that has nothing to do with their delicious taste: their ability to fight Alzheimer’s [...]

The nagging feeling of déjà vu, the notion that you’re experiencing something that you have somehow already experienced before, can be spooky. Many folks wonder what it signifies and how it’s possible to recognize what is happening to you right now as though you’re going [...]

Children soak up knowledge like a sponge. One reason they’re so successful at doing this in multiple different subject areas is because a child’s brain devours glucose at a rapid rate up until the age of ten, after which it slowly tapers off. The fact [...]

For decades researchers have believed that when you’re walking and doing another task, both tasks suffer. But the latest research shows that’s not always the case. What’s more, some fascinating science reveals that some people actually improve their cognitive function while walking. And, interestingly, researchers [...]

Lately, we’ve sounded like a broken record when it comes to the link between physical and emotional stress and memory loss. For instance, we recently reported on an important study out of Australia that found high stress hormone levels linked to memory loss.1 Later, we [...]

For some people the thought of getting older fills them with a sense of dread. They’re worried about experiencing illness or loneliness. While others welcome the end of their working life and celebrate the newfound freedom to engage in hobbies, travel, and new adventures. The [...]

In the past few years, we’ve reported discoveries about how engaging in musical activities like singing, learning to play a musical instrument, and even simply listening to your favorite songs can improve the health of your brain and reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. [...]

We don’t need to drive for long before it becomes second nature. This conceals the fact that it’s a highly intricate activity that utilizes both sides of the brain and all four brain lobes. This means tiny changes in our driving ability we wouldn’t be [...]

A “world leading” group of British scientists have created a groundbreaking approach to prevent the development of inherited forms of Lou Gehrig’s disease and frontotemporal dementia, a form of dementia that hit the headlines recently after Die Hard actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with it. [...]

Ever find yourself talking to yourself and feel embarrassed by it? Well, research into so-called “self-talk” shows that this sort of self-imposed lecturing can actually be good for you. If you do it the right way. Lately, a growing number of medical researchers have become [...]

Obesity is a well-known risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. But new research shows there may be more to the link between having a higher percentage of body fat and developing dementia. Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio are pointing [...]

If you or your partner snore, you already know how common and disruptive this condition can be. Your lost hours of sleep… your dry throat… and your endless fatigue are all enough to drive you mad. But, as we first reported three years ago, these [...]

Are you someone who worries that all of that online screen time is turning your memory to mush? Well, we've got some good news. Whether it’s emailing an old friend or researching a travel destination you’ve been daydreaming about, a new study suggests that routine [...]

Some call it monkeyhead. Others refer to it as tree hedgehog or bearded tooth. Yes, the names are unusual, but no matter what you call it, for eons this mushroom has been enhancing people’s lives. From the ice age to current times, mushrooms like this [...]