Research indicates that activities like dance, martial arts, and team sports significantly enhance cognitive function beyond ...

Brain exercises can help keep your short-term memory and other cognitive skills sharp during this time. Pretend or imaginative play is fun for children and essential to their cognitive development.

The connection between physical movement and brain function has emerged as one of neuroscience’s most significant discoveries. The human brain, despite representing only 2% of body weight, consumes ...

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 in 6 people worldwide are living with a neurological disorder. In the U.S. alone, approximately 5.8 million people have Alzheimer's disease, and 1 ...

Research reveals a striking discovery about the human brain and exercise motivation. Scientists have identified distinct patterns of electrical connectivity that separate individuals who eagerly ...

It’s no secret exercise is good for your body—but what about your brain? Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Neurobiology and vice chair for Faculty Affairs and Development ...

The toddler years are a window for rapid brain growth. Small, consistent activities—language, play, sleep and nutrition—build ...

There are surprising cognitive and emotional benefits hidden within a classic children's game that boosts focus, memory, and ...

Keeping active throughout life – particularly before the age of 50 – leads to changes in the brain that could help stave off dementia, according to a study. Researchers suggest this could be down to ...

Parents and early educators play an active role in fostering a child's healthy brain development through responsive ...