We often hear about the importance of physical exercise for long-term health, but mental exercise matters too.

Reading is a simple yet powerful habit that boosts brain health and mental well-being. Experts say it reduces stress, ...

When you get lost in a book, you often enter a trance-like state similar to meditation and that state is deeply protective.” ...

McGill University researchers found training your brain in a specific, targeted, computerized way can produce important ...

Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to adapt in response to thoughts, experiences and outside stimuli, essentially reshaping its connections and changing how it functions. Research has found that ...

Higher levels of muscle mass and less visceral fat are linked to younger brains, according to a new study. It’s another sign ...

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 ...