A mix of exercise, a healthy diet, social engagement and brain games could improve cognitive capabilities in older adults at risk of cognitive decline or dementia, a clinical trial has found. The ...

The brain is a complex organ that regulates everything you do. It sends and receives chemical and electrical signals through the body that control and coordinate thought, memory, emotion, movement, ...

Staying mentally active is just as important as keeping your body moving — especially as you age. The good news, however, is that small, enjoyable changes to your daily routine can make a big ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dr. Majid Fotuhi, a neurologist and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University, who researches neuroplasticity and prevention of Alzheimer's ...

A mother and daughter attend a program for adults with dementia at their home in District Heights on June 30. (Amanda Voisard/The Washington Post) You’re reading The Checkup With Dr. Wen, a newsletter ...

Most people believe that your brain is just your brain, that once you're an adult, it doesn't change unless somethign catastrophic happens. But Dr. Majid Fotuhi is a leading expert in memory and ...

With Silicon Valley pouring billions into energy solutions to meet the massive electricity demands of AI, it’s easy to forget that old-fashioned human intelligence is very energy intensive, too.

Memory decline isn’t inevitable. Discover practical, science-backed ways to strengthen your memory and stay mentally sharp as you age.

If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it grows stronger. Of course, muscles only grow when the challenge increases ...

People often hunt for new, engaging information—we are curious by nature. Our curiosity can guide us in many ways, such as learning new things, starting a hobby, sleuthing for answers (and sometimes ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dr. Majid Fotuhi, a neurologist and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University, who researches neuroplasticity and prevention of Alzheimer's ...