A new McGill-led study reveals that digital brain exercises can rejuvenate aging brain systems responsible for learning and ...

High blood pressure in midlife speeds up cognitive decline and is a risk factor for mild cognitive impairment and dementia in later life.

A groundbreaking Northwestern study shows how “SuperAgers" keep the memory abilities of people decades younger, uncovering unique brain traits that help defend against Alzheimer’s disease.

A weekend of burgers, fries and hot dogs will probably have you thinking more about your waistline than your brain, but a new study has found that just a few days on a high-fat Western diet is enough ...

While we've known for some time that obesity affects the brain, scientists have found that, more importantly, it's where you carry it that matters. And it's the deep visceral fat around organs that ...

Share on Pinterest A poor diet can impact cognitive function within days, mouse study suggests. Image credit: Jonathan Knowles/Getty Images Metabolic syndrome is associated with memory deficits. A new ...

Alzheimer's disease affects millions of people around the world and occurs when abnormal proteins build up in the brain, leading to the death of brain cells and declines in cognitive function and ...