A billion-dollar industry has grown up around our desire to be more intelligent. But is it really possible to make yourself smarter? Oliver Burkeman investigates ...

Keeping the brain young and thriving is crucial for physical, mental, and emotional health. A sharp brain also keeps chronic conditions such as dementia at bay. But how exactly do you achieve this?

The human brain does not automatically go into a steady decline as we age. A variety of new studies have found that simple lifestyle choices can help to keep your mind sharp throughout a lifespan. A ...

If eating whole foods, getting good sleep, regular exercise are already in rotation in your longevity arsenal, consider taking up a new instrument. Research that was recently published in the journal ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Using an in-home HEPA purifier for one month spurs a small but significant improvement in brain function in adults age 40 and older. That’s the result of a new study we co-authored ...

Start the year with a rested and clear mind. Do you want to send your child off to school with improved focus and more compliant behavior? Here's how an electronic fast can help send your child to the ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Nicholas Pellegrino, University of Connecticut; Doug Brugge, University of Connecticut ...

(The Conversation) – Using an in-home HEPA purifier for one month spurs a small but significant improvement in brain function in adults age 40 and older. That’s the result of a new study we ...