Experts say the answer is a puzzle. By Dana G. Smith and Katie Mogg It makes sense in principle: You exercise your muscles to make them stronger and prevent frailty and decline; shouldn’t your brain ...

— -- Montreal-based boxer Sylvera "Sly" Louis suffered a knockout late last year that could have ended his fighting career. But three months later he returned to the ring, a feat he credits to ...

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 ...

Mental exercises, including memory games, may help boost brain health by creating new brain cells and connections. Brain exercises are important throughout life, and perhaps even more so in older ...

Take control of your mind's fitness with this entertaining and stimulating brain training game. Officially supervised by Dr. Kawashima, the mastermind behind the world famous game of the century.

Brain-training games are all the rage, but whether they prevent cognitive decline has been debatable. Studies in recent years have gone back and forth on the topic, with no definitive conclusion. Many ...