Do brain training games really work?

Brain training games allege they can help people improve cognition and keep their minds sharp. But can they?
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Physical activity a key to brain health

Being physically active is critically important for general health, heart health, and brain health, too.
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Hemsworth raises awareness about genetic testing and dementia

Chris Hemsworth, the actor who plays Thor, has tested positive for a gene linked to Alzheimer's disease. What does this mean?
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Mourning of the inanimate

Giving care to a loved one with Alzheimer's disease is never easy. When you're in your 30s, it's excruciating.
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How today’s world is reshaping your brain

From climate change to mass shootings to war in the Middle East, your brain is trying to cope—and it needs your help.
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Music and the brain

Music makes our brains dance. But why? And how? Learn more in this Q&A with Dr. Eric Zillmer.
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New Brain Beat podcast features Dr. Tresa Roebuck Spencer

Episode 15 of the NAN Foundation's "Brain Beat" podcast features a special guest: Dr. Tresa Roebuck Spencer, who is living with brain cancer.
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What happens when you treat depression with ketamine

John Gorman had battled depression for years. He'd tried every treatment available. Then he tried ketamine.
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Running through a diagnosis of dementia

Following a dementia diagnosis, Tom and Becky White remain determined to run a race in every state. This is their story.
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