But in order to utilize those advantages to their fullest, you need to keep your brain sharp. How do you do that? Neuroscientists recently offered a little known and totally fun suggestion — spend ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Are there any proven strategies for preventing cognitive decline? I have a family history of dementia and worry about my own memory and cognitive abilities as I grow older. — ...

Aging comes with many trials and tribulations, including the decline of the senses: sight, hearing and even smell, taste and touch. Fortunately, exercising the brain strengthens these senses -- just ...

The brain is made up of distinct regions, each responsible for different functions. Keeping these areas healthy is essential ...

Optical illusion tests, as the name suggests, are fun and engaging tests that claim to boost your brain functioning. How?

Powell will discuss the Six Pillars of Brain Health. He will teach participants how to engage their brain and explain AARP’s ...

In June, I wrote about eight evidence-based strategies for reducing dementia risk. Here's an important update: A major new study has found that lifestyle changes can improve brain function in older ...

Have you ever heard the expression, “Use it or lose it”? Nowhere does this idiom apply more than to the brain. Sure, the brain isn’t a muscle, but to keep it sharp, it still needs consistent neural ...

With Silicon Valley pouring billions into energy solutions to meet the massive electricity demands of AI, it’s easy to forget that old-fashioned human intelligence is very energy intensive, too.

Samsung plans to showcase a Brain Health feature at CES 2026 that uses wearable and smartphone data to flag early dementia ...

Optical illusion challenges like this one are designed to test focus, speed, and attention to detail. They look simple at ...