They age unlike any other group. These 80 and 90-year-olds who have extraordinary cognitive function equal to people in their ...

New study reveals extra virgin olive oil may protect brain health by improving gut bacteria and cognitive function in older adults.

Brain-training games sell themselves as a way to maintain cognitive function, but the evidence isn't there yet. Eva-Katalin/E+ via Getty Images Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65 – more than 4% – ...

Increased second trimester lead exposure in women was significantly linked to decreased cognitive function later in adulthood ...

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Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias were less likely among adults who completed cognitive speed training with booster sessions, according to data published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: ...

Decades of exercise research data support the common view that steady workouts over the long haul produce not only physical benefits but also improved brain function. But what about single bursts of ...

Cognitive health refers to the mental processes that allow us to think, learn, remember and make decisions. It’s what helps us stay sharp and focused in our daily lives, from recalling names to ...

Natural speech timing patterns may offer a practical and sensitive way to detect early cognitive decline.