Everyday physical activity, like going for a short walk or playing with the kids, may provide short-term benefits for cognitive health, equivalent to reversing…
Regular physical activity can improve cardiovascular and brain health, especially for those worried about Alzheimer’s risk. And for people who may already be living…
Chris Boyce, a Florida hockey player, sustained a number of brain injuries during his 28-year hockey career. The consequence: Boyce experienced an axonal tear…
USC Evolutionary Biologist David Raichlen joins Being Patient Live Talks on Friday, July 5th at 10 a.m. PT/ 1 p.m. ET to discuss how…
The appeal of brain boosting pills is obvious: a simple solution that supports cognitive function, making you sharper, improving your memory. This sort of…
A ground-breaking 2015 study showed that some cases of dementia are preventable with the right exercise and diet. We sat down with the study’s…
Because there is no cure for Alzheimer’s and 99 percent of Alzheimer’s drugs in drug trials fail, those at risk for Alzheimer’s — for…
Could getting serious about exercise really have a substantial impact on cognition as we age? Determining exactly how often someone needs to work out…
At AAIC, reporter Phil Gutis learns low-intensity exercise could stop mild cognitive impairment in its tracks. But, researchers say, knowing this is only half…
Swimming gives your brain a boost – but scientists don’t know yet why it’s better than other aerobic activities. Seena Mathew, assistant professor of biology…
Early research shows that consistent use of saunas or hot tubs may offer similar health benefits to traditional aerobic exercise — including lowering a…
Interactive gaming consoles like the Nintendo Wii and Xbox Kinect have become popular platforms, offering family-friendly exercise-related games — ‘exergames’ — such as dancing…
Áine Kelly, professor in physiology at the Trinity College Dublin, shares insights on the benefits of exercise for our memory, blood vessels and immune…