Physical activity supports the same brain systems targeted in clinical treatment”— Dr. Stanford Owen GULFPORT, LA, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers found that physical activity was associated with better late-life cognition. The association was ...

Whether you practice ballet or prefer the tango, the benefits of dancing are self-evident. It's good exercise both physically and mentally due to the complexity of the movements, and it's also a fun ...

Objective As opposed to postconcussion physical activity, the potential influence of cognitive activity on concussion recovery is not well characterised. This study evaluated the intensity and ...

A new study shows that leisure activities, including mental, physical and social engagements, may play a significant role in easing loneliness and the cognitive decline that can come with it. Results ...

Social activities such as interactions with others and participation in organised events can prevent cognitive decline in long-term care facility. Research from Amsterdam UMC, carried out among 3600 ...

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A randomized controlled trial conducted on elderly individuals shows that an improvement in physical fitness and cognition can be achieved by increasing daily physical activity to a certain level. The ...

Engaging in a variety of intellectually stimulating activities throughout life, such as reading, writing and learning a ...

Share on Pinterest Lack of sleep may reduce the cognitive benefits of physical activity, study finds. Luke Mattson/Stocksy Researchers looked at cognitive function over 10 years in 8,958 people aged ...

Physical activity has long been associated with a variety of health benefits, but a new study from the University of Georgia (UGA) reveals an additional advantage: slowing cognitive decline in older ...