Brain-training games remain unproven, but research shows what sorts of activities do benefit cognitive functioning.

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“Over time, we see that children and adults who exercise have more volume in the hippocampus and an increased connection across the regions of the brain involved in thinking ... The Independent has a ...

Lenny Lenski introduces a collection of nostalgic puzzle books for adults and seniors, blending brain-stimulating activities ...

A study of middle-aged adults finds that walking the dog or doing household chores is enough activity to save your brain ...

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Recovery from severe TBI can be unpredictable, but proper care can aid recovery. Physicians should stay hopeful, avoiding ...

The true function of our endocannabinoid system has been obscured by its name. It has no essential relationship to cannabis ...

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FastGlioma, an AI-powered model developed by University of Michigan and UCSF researchers, can detect residual brain tumors in ...

" Acutely: Try to focus on the present moment. Look around, take some deep breaths, and assess that nothing is currently ...