Cognitive health is the ability of the brain to function properly and perform various mental tasks effectively. Strong cognitive health allows you to carry out activities of daily living, interact ...

The debate on whether students should have activities focused on stimulating cognitive skills lasts for years. While some believe a cognitive activity is pointless, others say that it is a way of ...

Parents face an increasingly difficult decision: embrace technology in children’s education or protect their developing ...

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 ...

New research from the University of South Australia challenges conventional wisdom about sedentary behavior and its effects on brain health. The groundbreaking study reveals that certain types of ...

NEW YORK --Can you keep your mind sharp -- as you age -- by playing so-called brain games? A report Tuesday by AARP focused on what has become a $1.3 billion business. Ads for online brain-training ...

(Reuters Health) - Older people who engage in mentally stimulating activities later in life may have a lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment than their peers who don't challenge their ...

Playing video games has become a commonplace part of daily life for people of all ages. In the past twenty years, advances in technology have led to a dramatic increase in the popularity of all types ...

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 ...