High physical activity in midlife and late life is linked with a significantly lower risk for dementia, a new study has found.

The exercises include things like alternated clapping, tapping, arm circles and pointing your fingers in different directions. And although they might look easy enough, exasperated folks in the ...

Regular physical activity in midlife and older adulthood may cut dementia risk by up to 45%, showing it’s never too late to ...

A groundbreaking study has uncovered remarkably good news for anyone concerned about maintaining brain health as they age. Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors ...

How much physical activity—and how often—is needed to help stall dementia? For older adults with mild cognitive decline, there is now an answer: at least 20 minutes, at least twice weekly.

Being a so-called weekend warrior when it comes to exercise might be just as good for you as exercising more throughout the week. Regularly committing to one or two sessions of physical activity on ...

LANSING, Mich. (ABC 4) — On Real Possibilities with AARP, neuropsychologist Dr. Michael Shafer of the Greater Lansing Care Foundation offfers advice on how to prepare for and understand the risk of ...

As we age, concerns about cognitive health become increasingly significant. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are often discussed in relation to aging, but understanding these conditions is essential ...