Whether it's riding a bike or knitting a sweater, there are some tasks you do without thinking. These are commonly associated ...

Keeping the brain active has long been suggested as a way to lower the risk of dementia. Now, experts have revealed that the nature of your job may already be making a difference.

Baltimore County is funding the expansion of “memory cafés” in an effort to reduce social isolation among people with memory ...

People who spent more time in mentally passive activities while sitting had a significantly higher risk of developing ...

Fortunately, Price’s senior living community, the Courtyard at Centerville, offers respite care. Taking a break isn’t selfish ...

Couch potatoes, rejoice: lounging around might not be so bad — at least for your brain. While exercise is known to help lower dementia risk, new research suggests that even a small change in how you ...

The study found no significant cognitive benefits from exercising for older adults. Combining exercise with heart medications did not produce significant cognitive benefits.

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Can you prevent dementia? A brain health expert explains that while dementia can't always be prevented, certain everyday ...

A decline in brain function interfering with daily living isn’t a normal part of aging. Dementia is on the rise, more than ...

The simple act of crossing a road could help shield the brain from dementia and other cognitive conditions, according to new research from the Australian Catholic University and UNSW Sydney's Center ...

WASHINGTON — "Exercise your brain," experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better description. Do a crossword puzzle a day and you may just get ...