Two studies have found the DASH diet — either alone or combined with the Mediterranean diet — is a winner for lowering the risk of dementia.

Small habits can help keep your brain sharp throughout the day.

Cognitive health refers to the mental processes that allow us to think, learn, remember and make decisions. It’s what helps us stay sharp and focused in our daily lives, from recalling names to ...

A new study has examined the role of several cognitive functions in young students learning to write English, their second language. The study conducted a battery of cognitive tests, gauged the ...

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a medical treatment that aims to alleviate the symptoms of menopause by replenishing hormones like estrogen and progesterone, which naturally decrease as women age ...

Data sources Cochrane Central, PsycINFO, Embase, Medline and CINAHL. Eligibility criteria Peer-reviewed, randomised controlled trials, in English (1990–present), which examined the effects of exercise ...

Gritty people may be more able to self-regulate and show 'cautious control' -- but don't necessarily have greater cognitive ability, according to a new study. A new analysis of the personality trait ...

Researchers have found that SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) antidepressants have the potential to improve certain cognitive functions, such as verbal memory. They measured brain ...

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a natural mechanism that clears existing amyloid plaques in the brains of mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease and preserves cognitive function ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Participants who neither smoked nor vaped scored higher on a cognitive assessment than those who did. Those who ...