Brain scans of thousands of people revealed that the human brain has five distinct eras, with turning points in the way it is ...

You could live for a thousand years and barely scratch the surface of all of the information there is out there. There’s ...

Like Dr. Seuss once said, “There are so many things you can learn about, but you’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut.” That’s why, no matter what your age is, you should never stop ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. "Neurogenesis," or the formation of new neurons, is known to take place before birth. But some ...

Researchers from Sweden have discovered that the human brain continues to grow new cells in the memory region—called the hippocampus—even into old age. Using advanced tools to examine brain samples ...

A remarkable discovery is transforming our understanding of exercise and brain health in older adults. As little as five minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily can significantly ...

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Listening to or playing music later in life could do more than lift your spirits – it might also help keep your mind sharp. A study of more than 10,000 older adults has found that people who regularly ...