Your brain health may depend more on your daily habits than you think. Researchers say simple lifestyle choices—like exercise ...

Doctors often advise exercising your brain to stay sharp but stretching your brain might be the better description.

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Here’s how to make your brain part of your “get fit and healthy” plan. Did you recently commit to a regular exercise plan? If so, congratulations, because you’re well on your way to a healthier body.

Keeping your brain active through social interaction, learning new skills and regular exercise could play an important role in protecting long term brain health. Psychologist Kimberley Wilson joined ...

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(THE CONVERSATION) Some 2.3 million of 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.