Stretch like a banana – a silly brain break practice measurement and spatial words. "Reach up! Breathe in and do a big banana stretch! Breathe out and drop one arm to the side like a banana peel. Now ...

Neuroscientist Miia Kivipelto's life's work has been about preventing dementia. Now, at 52, she has begun thinking more about ...

Brain breaks—short bursts of movement or music—can reset kids’ focus, improve mood, and enhance learning. From silly dances to guided stretches, these moments help children regulate emotions, process ...

“Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better description. Do a crossword puzzle a day and you may just get good at ...

A bit of movement today can protect your brain decades from now.

While all the results did not align with some of the scientists’ hypotheses regarding resting-state BDNF concentrations and ...

Neuroplasticity is real: Your brain is constantly changing and can form new neural connections throughout your life. Stress is a blocker: Chronic stress inhibits the brain’s ability to adapt and ...

"Stress can make us feel less motivated to work out. It also erodes sleep quality, so we have less energy." ...

A new book argues that the link between the brain and mind is “mediated through culture.” Its practical implications extend ...