Keeping our minds sharp becomes just as important as maintaining our physical health when we get older. But while memory, concentration, and mental clarity can decline with age, the good news is that ...

Leisure physical activity is consistently associated with improved emotional well-being across the lifespan, with evidence suggesting that stress reduction, resilience, and social support partially ...

A study finds that people who did one specific form of brain training in the 1990s were less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over the next 20 years.

Whether you're struggling with a mental health disorder that affects your daily life or just looking for a pick-me-up after a tough day, prioritizing your mental health can often feel both challenging ...

Your brain isn’t destined to slow down as you age, despite what you might have been told. While some cognitive changes are normal with aging, significant decline isn’t inevitable — and there’s one ...

Self-confidence is the foundation of a fulfilling life. When we believe in ourselves, we are more likely to take on new challenges, pursue our goals and maintain a positive outlook on life. However, ...

Exercise is often praised as a simple way to lift your mood. But new research shows the story is more complex. How, where, and why you move may shape your mental health as much as — or more than — how ...

Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people... Mental exercise can reverse a brain change linked ...

One type of cognitive training appears to reduce the risk of dementia 20 years later. Even a modest amount of mental exercise appears to reduce the risk of dementia for decades. NPR's John Hamilton ...

People with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression or bipolar disorder die on average 10 to 20 years earlier than the general population. The main causes of this are cardiovascular and ...

Your workout playlist may feel motivating, but research shows music during exercise does not reliably boost focus or mood.