For most of the 20th century, the scientific consensus held that the adult brain was essentially fixed, unable to grow new ...

Op-Ed: What I tell my patients—and what I try to practice myself—is this: you don’t need perfection. You just need to move.

A clinical neuropsychologist says a few everyday habits can strengthen your brain and support lifelong mental agility.

Examining brain plasticity and its implications for development, aging, and brain injury recovery.

The connection between physical movement and brain function has emerged as one of neuroscience’s most significant discoveries. The human brain, despite representing only 2% of body weight, consumes ...

When Maria started experiencing memory lapses at 73, her doctor suggested medications and puzzles. Instead, she joined a weekly dance class. Six months later, her cognitive assessments showed ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Ow. My arms hurt from trying to keep them lifted: right arm in front, left arm behind, as I attempted to swizzle pump around the circle. There was so much to think about. So many ...

Leisure physical activity is consistently associated with improved emotional well-being across the lifespan, with evidence suggesting that stress reduction, resilience, and social support partially ...