One of the largest, longest studies ever run on physical activity and the brain followed more than 100,000 adults for up to ...

Brain training exercises can lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's and other types of dementia decades later, according to a new study in a journal of the Alzheimer's Association. The research, ...

Just 20 minutes of exercise twice a week may help slow dementia. That’s according to a new study led by researchers with the Center for Community Health and Aging in the Texas A&M University School of ...

Not all physical activity is equal when it comes to protecting the brain from dementia. Where and why we move may matter more than most people realize. A large new review of studies published in The ...

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How much physical activity—and how often—is needed to help stall dementia? For older adults with mild cognitive decline, there is now an answer: at least 20 minutes, at least twice weekly. That's ...

A mother and daughter attend a program for adults with dementia at their home in District Heights on June 30. (Amanda Voisard/The Washington Post) You’re reading The Checkup With Dr. Wen, a newsletter ...

Higher physical activity in midlife was associated with a 40% lower dementia risk over 26 years. Late-life physical activity also was linked with less dementia risk. Exercise and activity can increase ...

Scientists have hailed the benefits of exercising early in life to lower the risk of your brain degenerating later. But new research suggests that even once you’re 45 or older, it’s not too late to ...

There’s a wide assortment of activities, foods and practices that promise to improve cognition. Fortunately, most of them are simple and easy to remember. Among the illnesses linked to cognitive ...