A new human study suggests that extra virgin olive oil may support brain health by influencing the gut microbiome.

Studying the minds of octogenarians with surprising cognitive resilience shows how it's possible to maintain a youthful brain well into old age.

We become forgetful as we age. This is often seen as a universal truth, but in fact it is far from universal: some people remain incredibly sharp at 100 years old, while others experience memory loss ...

Low-dose hydrocortisone improved verbal learning, memory and attention among virally suppressed women with HIV, who often report high stress levels and mood disorders that can affect these functions, ...

Nearly half of individuals aged 65 and older showed improvements in cognitive and/or physical function over a 12-year follow-up period, according to a March study published in Geriatrics. The findings ...

Nearly half of adults 65+ improved cognitively or physically over 12 years, a new Yale study finds. Positive beliefs were linked to better outcomes.

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 ...

Hormonal dysregulation and gut microbiota alterations as potential contributors to cognitive dysfunction CHINA, March ...

Physical exertion combined with deep concentration can severely slow down human reaction times. A recent trial reveals that ...

Comparing six diets, a new study found that the DASH diet in particular showed the strongest link to helping lower cognitive ...

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 ...

Sickle cell disease is often thought of solely as a blood disorder, but new research from the Wood Neuro Research Group ...