Social media influencers tout creatine supplements for athletic performance and to boost brain health. Here’s what the evidence says.

A new study reveals that almost half of dementia cases are preventable by making some basic lifestyle changes.

Sleep well, swap butter for olive oil, learn a musical instrument – or embrace some other ‘magnificent obsession’. Here is what doctors do themselves to delay the onset of cognitive decline

Long favoured by bodybuilders and other athletes, this supplement is breaking out into the mainstream, as study after study suggests a host of benefits for our minds as well as our bodies. Are there any caveats?

Dr Norman Doidge has travelled the world meeting people who have healed themselves using neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to change in response to stimuli and experience. He told Lynne Malcolm how the concept may change the way we treat everything from ADD to Parkinson’s.

Do you tend to exercise mainly on the weekends? A new study finds this could offer equivalent benefits for brain health and mental health as staying active throughout the week.

Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here’s why, and how to reap the benefits.

A study of more than 10,000 brain scans found that just 25 minutes of weekly exercise lead to bigger, healthier brains.

In a study of 70- and 80-year-olds, walking four days a week for four months led to better scores on cognitive tests.

New findings from 350,000 people make the strongest case yet that exercise improves cognition. A small study shows it raises BDNF, a brain chemical.

Neuroscientists have studied treadmill runners, ultramarathon athletes – and a number of lab animals – to investigate the effects of running on grey matter

Lifelong physical activity may be the best way to stay healthy, but what about those haven't gotten started yet? A new study finds that it is always beneficial to cognitive well-being to incorporate some activity — even if it isn't too intensive.

A recent study found that older adults who took a multivitamin daily for three years had improved scores on tests of executive function, memory, and overall brain function, but the study wasn’t large enough, long enough, or diverse enough to rely on its conclusions alone.

Exercise and mindfulness training did not improve older people’s brain health in a surprising new study of nearly 600 people.

When it comes to recall, it’s very much a case of ‘use it, don’t lose it’. Here’s how you can improve yours, at an

Findings go against the assumption that mental processing speed declines from a peak at age 20

Scientific evidence shows that physical activity is not only good for the body, but also for the brain. But what type of exercise and how much exactly is the most beneficial?

According to Dr Damian Bailey’s research, squats have emerged as a significant option, and he explains why.

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The symptoms of menopause, which can include sleep disturbance, depression, anxiety and ‘brain fog’ can span perimenopause and last for up to ten years.

We all know moving your body is important for heart health, wellbeing, and maintaining a healthy weight — but exercise also has benefits for your brain.

You can train your mind for enhanced performance and brain health, just as you keep the body fit by working out. Here are five science-proven strategies to build a stronger brain, based on CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta's "Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age."

A hormone produced by muscles during exercise can cross into the brain and enhance the health and function of neurons, improving thinking and memory, a mouse study suggests.

Older people with mild cognitive impairment showed improvements in brain blood flow and memory after a yearlong aerobic exercise program.