Articles for Tag: "cognitive function"

Listening to music may be just what the doctor ordered 
Listening to music may be just what the doctor ordered
A psychologist weighs in on how your listening habits may affect your mental health.
Is stress improving your brain health? 
Is stress improving your brain health?
Read how different types of stress affects your memory and brain function.
Can more playtime mean better grades for kids? 
Can more playtime mean better grades for kids?
A trip to the playground does more for your child than you might think.
What does salt do to your brain? 
What does salt do to your brain?
You’re likely consuming more than you should, and it might be more harmful than you think.
Is this activity the key to healthy brain function? 
Is this activity the key to healthy brain function?
More than 5 millions Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Could you prevent it?
Exercise may improve memory in later years 
Exercise may improve memory in later years
Not working out in your 20s and 30s can raise the risk for mental decline.
“Brain training” benefits seniors years later 
“Brain training” benefits seniors years later
Brief mental training sessions help older adults prevent declines in daily function a decade later, according to a new study.