Anne M. Birkam comes by her love of crossword puzzles quite naturally. "My dad did them when I was a kid," said the cataloger at Hoyt Public Library in Saginaw. "I don't do the Saturday one in The New ...

Brain shrinkage has been linked to Alzheimer's disease through research that shows the brain begins to shrink years before symptoms of the devastating disease appear. But, a new study finds exercise ...

Regular physical exercise appears to protect the brain from shrinking, an otherwise natural process in old age that is associated with memory and thinking problems. Conversely, mentally and socially ...

There's a quiet movement going on, and it doesn't involve apps, data or the latest fad. Following the lead of vinyl record albums, coloring books and traditional board games, jigsaw puzzles are seeing ...

Just as weightlifting builds muscles, many experts agree that doing brain exercises helps strengthen your mind as you age. But beware - digital diversions are everywhere – even for older adults.

The question: A relatively large new study published in the journal Neurology takes a look at mild physical exercise's relationship with mental health for the elderly, posing the question: Is going ...

A jigsaw puzzle is one of life’s little pleasures, giving you the opportunity to assemble an image of almost anything you can think of from a collection of little pieces. Our fixation with automobiles ...

Physical and mental activity don't appear to prevent the brain from developing the telltale beta-amyloid deposits that are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests. "While it was hoped ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Meditative exercise with asanas that are held for long periods of time, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic ...