Scientists have confirmed that a healthy body really does equal a healthy mind—and the opposite is true, too. A new study, published in medical journal Nature, looked at the link between 'youthful' ...

Keeping mentally engaged can reduce dementia risk, especially among older adults.

Scientists have identified a type of mental exercise focused on processing speed that could cut people’s risk of developing dementia in later life by 25 per cent, an advance that may lead to new ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New research shows exercise and brain health are linked—small bursts of activity may lower dementia risk by up to 40%. (CREDIT: ...

People who spent more time in mentally passive activities while sitting had a significantly higher risk of developing ...

Adults aged 65 and older who completed five to six weeks of cognitive speed training, known as speed of processing training, ...

A simple combination of daily physical exercise and protein-rich nutritional drinks appears to offer significant health benefits for people with dementia. In a new study from Karolinska Institutet, ...

The motor components of juggling are fairly simple,” says Professor Tommy Wood, while steering apples through the air, “once ...

Sedentary behavior – long periods of sitting, lying down or reclining – is linked to major risk factors for dementia. Active ...

As people age, many spend a large part of the day sitting. Whether it is watching television, working at a desk, or relaxing at home, sitting has become a major part of modern life. While it has long ...