NPR's health reporters followed the emerging science on what keeps our brains and our minds healthy. Here are highlights of ...

There’s increasing evidence that tackling 14 risk factors would delay or prevent nearly half of dementia cases.

With New Year’s resolutions coming up in everyone’s minds, The Alzheimers Association has put out their list of healthy ...

No matter what, learning financial tasks—and continuing to practice them are keys to having lifelong brain health. More ...

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have collaborated with international partners to explore if societal inequality ...

Your brain goes through a “rewiring” process that’s complete around age 25. Here’s why and which stages of your brain mature ...

Physical activity helps stimulate the growth of brain cells and strengthens connections within the brain, explained Emily ...

Since 2011, Jones has helped grow UTSA’s neurofeedback program into a one-of-a-kind resource for students pursing a degree in ...

Renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Bob S. Carter, currently at Harvard Medical School, has been picked to lead the University of ...

director of the Division of Geriatrics at Hackensack University Medical Center and co-director of the Center for Memory Loss and Brain Health at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey ...

While many agree that financial literacy education is important ... continuing to practice them are keys to having lifelong brain health. More broadly, McDonough suggests that engaging in mental ...

"Our brain matter is diminishing, our memories are diminishing [and] our attention spans are diminishing," Grant warned. "I'm worried about memory. I'm worried about education." The expert offered ...