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Nearly all Americans are worried about their brain health as they age, ranking as important or more so than their physical ...

New research shows that your everyday routine could be the ultimate predictor of how long—and how well—you live.

Scanning more than 4,000 people, neuroscientists have identified the moments when our brains fundamentally change ...

If you’re in your 40s or 50s, you may be starting to think about how to actively care for your brain so you can stay mentally sharp well into old age. Your 60s are a crucial time for brain health too: ...

Teaching toddlers adaptive skills like social interaction and self-care can protect their brains from the effects of prenatal stress.