Many medical problems, such as traumatic brain injuries, stroke, dementia, and even cancer, can affect the brain and make it difficult for someone to think or process information. Cognitive ...

Cognitive restructuring is a technique that helps people change the way they think. It is part of numerous types of psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Cognitive restructuring ...

Sociality, cooperation and “prosocial” behaviors are the foundation of human society (and of the extraordinary development of our brain) and yet, taken individually, people often show huge variation ...

With an aging population, rates of dementia will only climb, yet doctors have few effective strategies for addressing the worst symptoms. Mild cognitive impairment, in which older adults show lapses ...

New research from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases has linked specific exercises with brain health and cognitive performance. Specifically, these types of activities may help protect ...

Jonathan G. Hakun receives funding from National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health. Everyday physical activity, like going for a short walk or playing with the kids, may provide ...