The brain is a complex organ that regulates everything you do. It sends and receives chemical and electrical signals through the body that control and coordinate thought, memory, emotion, movement, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aging happens to all of us. But while we can't stop the calendar pages from turning, we absolutely can influence how we feel as ...

Your brain doesn’t have to become sluggish, forgetful, or foggy just because you’re getting older. While some minor changes in processing speed are normal with aging, significant cognitive decline isn ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. With age, our brains change just as much as our bodies do — even if the shift isn’t always as noticeable. Brain volume ...

Staying mentally active is just as important as keeping your body moving — especially as you age. The good news, however, is that small, enjoyable changes to your daily routine can make a big ...

When most people think about their health, they focus on the body: the heart, the lungs, the muscles. But what about the brain? The brain deserves just as much attention, and protecting it should ...

Several years ago, when having lunch with my old friend Buz, 91, who lived at Broadmead, he told me, “In order to keep my mind sharp, I decided to memorize the 150 Psalms from the Bible.” He then ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Time to put the crossword down, at least for now. Puzzles and word games can help keep your brain sharp, but they’re not the only ...

Long before it had a name, signs of Parkinson’s disease appeared in ancient medical texts. These historical accounts described individuals who experienced tremors and difficulty moving, although it ...