Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you’re learning something new, your brain is using acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that has been shown to be deficient in ...

New research breaks down the potential impact of playing a free online brain game. Here's what experts say about it.

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Playing games to train your brain into a better memory may not be just the stuff of bad app-store advertising, according to a new study two decades in the making. Research published in the journal ...

Here’s what experts want you to know about the findings. Eating the best foods for brain health, exercising, and staying social are key for keeping your mind sharp with age. Now, scientists say ...

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 ...

For thousands of years, the ancient ginkgo tree has been a symbol of longevity and life energy. Now, its leaves provide something equally powerful—a natural route to enhanced cognition and brain ...

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 ...

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 ...

This research was supported by two National Institute on Aging grants. Michael Dulas does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit ...