The reason for this cerebral shift is neuroplasticity – or the brain’s ability to change and restructure itself. Every time the brain processes new information, neurons fire, new pathways form, and ...

A recent study (Brüchle et al., 2021) from Ruhr-Universität Bochum's Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy in Germany shows that a three-week physical activity intervention supports the remission of ...

For most of the 20th century, the scientific consensus held that the adult brain was essentially fixed, unable to grow new connections or recover lost function after a critical window in childhood.

Examining brain plasticity and its implications for development, aging, and brain injury recovery.

To boost your brain, you also need to boost your body. As I explained in my previous article, for optimal brain power you need to increase your brain’s neuroplasticity–your brain’s ability to grow and ...

Share on Pinterest Bursts of short intensity exercise followed by short periods of rest during workouts is beneficial for both your physical and mental fitness. Getty Images New research finds that ...

Brain exercises may help boost and maintain brain function. Memory games, learning new skills, crosswords, and even video games may help. Certain activities may help boost brain function and ...

If you want to get your body in shape, doing squats every day isn't going to be enough. You need a well-rounded approach that involves full-body strength-training, cardio, and changes in the kitchen.

Patients with traumatic brain injuries who complete computerized cognitive games show improved neuroplasticity and cognitive performance.

The brain's ability to adapt and form new neural connections allows it to recover from injury and maintain cognitive function into old age. Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to adapt and ...