When Maria started experiencing memory lapses at 73, her doctor suggested medications and puzzles. Instead, she joined a weekly dance class. Six months later, her cognitive assessments showed ...

The day begins with exercises for the 60-some senior residents that live at Oak Tree Manor.

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A recent study by biomedical engineers highlights the benefits of combining physical and cognitive exercises for aging adults. Conducted at Ohio's Activate Brain and Body Fitness ...

Forget crossword puzzles. New government-backed research suggests an “unconscious” brain exercise may do more to shield aging ...

WASHINGTON — It’s official: Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier. That’s according to ...

Speed of processing’ training reduces dementia risk by 25% up to 20 years later. An effective, non-drug intervention with ...

A 20-year follow-up of the ACTIVE study found that older adults who did speed-based cognitive training, especially with later ...

Various abilities can naturally decline as a person ages. This includes coordination abilities such as balance, flexibility, and strength. Many exercises can help maintain these abilities and reduce ...

A brain-healthy lifestyle includes not only physical wellness and nutrition, but also emotional well-being, social connection and mental stimulation.

The health benefits of physical activity for seniors, including those with chronic health conditions and disabilities, were presented recently by Layne Langley, area nutrition and community health age ...