In a world dominated by screens, the humble book remains one of the most powerful tools for cognitive and emotional development. While technology offers instant access to information, reading ...

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Peer-Reviewed Research Published in Nature Communications Confirms Lindamood-Bell's Seeing Stars(R) Program Improves Reading Skills and Strengthens Brain Circuitry in Children with Dyslexia SAN LUIS ...

A UCSF team finds a liver protein, released with exercise, that improves memory in aging and Alzheimer’s disease by repairing the brain’s blood vessels. It's the missing link between exercise and ...

A long-running study following thousands of older adults suggests that a relatively brief period of targeted brain training ...

Scientists are reporting the first compelling evidence in people that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines with age. A 10-week study of people 65 or older ...

As we age, staying active helps us stay healthier for longer and protects against chronic disease. We can also exercise our brains to prevent age-related mental decline with activities like reading ...

Adults who did regular aerobic exercise for a year had brains that appeared about one year younger on MRI scans than people ...

It’s easy to add to your routine, too.

Heavy leg exercises may increase production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that supports the growth and maintenance of nerves in the brain, Carbone said. This process, called ...