Brain Health / Cognition

Some of us may remember the classic scene from Seinfeld when Cosmo Kramer takes up Taekwondo and terrorizes his younger classmates. But far from a laughing matter, martial arts may, in fact, afford those of us who are older with the ideal physical and mental skills needed to ward off…

It seems that almost every day brings a new story about Alzheimer’s: the latest drug failure, the newest research findings, the predicted explosion of new cases. In fact, progress is being made to determine causes, define symptoms and develop approaches for combatting this dreaded disease. Here are some recent updates…

We already know through existing research that a sedentary life can have a negative effect on your physical health and lifespan. Now, with new research, we have more evidence that too much sitting can also be harmful to your brain. Just published in PLOS ONE, this new study out of the…

In today’s world, it’s very easy to be distracted by all that’s going on. Couple that with the risk of cognitive decline as we get older, and the result may be that as we age, it’s harder to pay attention and focus. Newly published research, however, provides evidence to support…

Everyone has an occasional day or two where they feel sad or down. But for the millions of older adults dealing with depression, those distressing feelings can be long-lasting, life-limiting and even life-threatening. Depression is not a natural aspect of aging, yet it can be a common occurrence and it’s…

Most of us probably know the feeling of both sweat and pleasure that comes from a good physical work out. But what you may not realize is that physical exertion is also making your brain happy- and healthier. New York University neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki has devoted her life’s work to…