Your brain doesn't have to age on autopilot. New research shows we can slow—and potentially reverse—brain aging.

The analysis found reductions of about 15 to 20 percent in age-related cognitive decline among those who volunteered formally or offered informal support to neighbors, friends, or relatives. The ...

Learn more about the new study, which highlights the importance of analyzing brain structure and connectivity simultaneously.

Healthy aging induces parallel changes in brain functional activity and structural morphology, yet the interplay between ...

Regular volunteering or helping others outside the home can reduce the rate of cognitive aging by 15-20%. In the latest evidence that meaningful social connections bolster health, a team from The ...

Simple pharmaceutical interventions could help older brains cope with memory impairment and recovery after surgery, new ...

The holidays bring us together with family and friends, sometimes after long stretches apart. These reunions are joyful, but ...

An international study published in the journal Nature Medicine casts doubt on the widespread belief that higher levels of formal education directly protect against cognitive decline and brain aging.

Tea may offer powerful health benefits, but how it is prepared and consumed matters. Tea has a long history as both a ...