Guadalupe Peak, a mountain that stirs awe in even the most seasoned hikers, is located in Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas and boasts…
As we power ahead into a new year, we’re making all kinds of promises to ourselves. These science-backed resolutions can help make you healthier,…
People in the oldest stage of life who regularly engage in aerobic activities and strength training exercises perform better on cognitive tests than those…
Studies show that various kinds of physical activity an benefit people living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias — and so can music. Yet, there’s…
Dr. Julia Basso has been dancing since she was just a toddler. In college, she studied dance more seriously — and as she became…
Social ballroom dancing can improve cognitive functions and reduce brain atrophy in older adults who are at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other…
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…
While too much sedentary time sitting around can be bad for brain health, but a new study adds that what you do while you…
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…
I lived in Atlanta when my last two children were born. They were both boys, only 18 months apart, a rambunctious change of life…
We know that brains benefit from being put to work. Increasingly, researchers are looking at gaming and brain health. Some games are designed specifically…
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…
Sitting around is a known risk factor for disease and disability. Yet, when older adults start to lose independence — becoming less functional physically…
Interactive gaming consoles like the Nintendo Wii and Xbox Kinect have become popular platforms, offering family-friendly exercise-related games — ‘exergames’ — such as dancing…