For years, most research indicated that older adults experience a decline in brain functioning across the board. However, a new observational study, which appears in Nature Human Behaviour, suggests ...

Higher cardiorespiratory fitness in older age is linked to the preservation of several core aspects of cognitive ability that are vulnerable to age-related decline, finds research published online in ...

If you aren’t already convinced that exercise is the best way to improve health outcomes as you age, there is now even more evidence to bolster that case. Chinese researchers published a sweeping new ...

Cardiovascular risk factors, such as BMI, in childhood and adolescence are associated with poorer cognitive function in young adulthood.

As we age, many of us will notice that our memory isn't as sharp as it used to be. You may have trouble remembering where you left your keys or find it difficult to recall specific events. Still, ...

Older adults who frequently use digital technology may experience slower rates of cognitive decline, according to a sweeping new analysis that challenges long-standing concerns about so-called ...

Why does dementia affect more women than men? To help solve this mystery, researchers uncovered a new risk factor: age of menopause onset. A team of researchers from the Tohoku University Graduate ...

In a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health, and Aging, researchers determined the association between the oral microbiome and cognition among older United States (US) adults.