Brain endurance training (BET), a combined cognitive and exercise training method developed for athletes, boosts cognitive and physical abilities in older adults. According to a new study by ...

Combining brain games with short bouts of exercise may provide greater cognitive and physical benefits than performing either in isolation, according to a new study on strategies for healthy aging in ...

Q: I have been pretty neglectful when it comes to doing what I should to stay strong and focused as I age. I am 72 now. Is it too late to make up for my shortcomings? -- Verna H., Short Hills, New ...

Q: I have been pretty neglectful when it comes to doing what I should to stay strong and focused as I age. I am 72 now. Is it too late to make up for my shortcomings? -- Verna H., Short Hills, New ...

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With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain ...

Creatine isn’t just for muscles. It improves mental clarity, focus, and brain endurance under stress. Learn how everyday ...

Brain-training games are all the rage, but whether they prevent cognitive decline has been debatable. Studies in recent years have gone back and forth on the topic, with no definitive conclusion. Many ...

Running, and endurance exercise more generally, is good for your brain in all sorts of different ways--increased cerebral blood flow, formation of new blood vessels (including new neurons), elevated ...