Women's brains appear three years younger than men's Time wears differently on women's and men's brains. While the brain tends to shrink with age, men's diminish faster than women's. The brain's metabolism slows as people grow older, and this, too, may

Do differences in gait predict the risk of depression in later life? Older people who were newly diagnosed with depression had a slower walking speed and a shorter step length compared with those without depression in a recent Journal of the

Exercise benefits brains, changes blood flow in older adults Exercise training alters brain blood flow and improves cognitive performance in older adults, though not in the way you might think. A new study published by University of Maryland School of Public

Exploring the connection between hearing loss, cognitive decline Hearing loss affects tens of millions of Americans and its global prevalence is expected to grow as the world's population ages. A new study led by investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital adds

Sleeping too much affects mind and body While the health effects of insomnia are widely studied and discussed, the subject of oversleeping does not get as much attention. Given how important sleep is, some of us wonder if we get away

Cognitive training boosts brain health after traumatic brain injury New research from the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas shows that certain cognitive training exercises can help reduce depression and improve brain health in individuals years after

Depression speeds up brain aging, according to psychologists Psychologists at the University of Sussex have found a link between depression and an acceleration of the rate at which the brain ages. Although scientists have previously reported that people with depression or

Being mindful when you move can lower stress, anxiety It is well-known that physical activity can not only help you become fit but also reduce stress. A new study has shown how being mindful during any such activity, even if it's