Richard Sima

Beyond giving you a sense of joy and meaning, grandparenthood may be linked to a lower risk of dementia and even a younger-looking brain, evidence suggests.

Commonly caused by falls in older adults, concussions are linked to an 18 percent increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers found that people who distracted themselves from an itch actually had worse inflammation than those who didn’t.

Here’s what to know about the latest research on cannabis and health risks.

Keeping your mind active can help offer protection for years to come.

Scrolling mindlessly can worsen your mood. Try this instead.

Reading fiction may strengthen the social skills we use to understand and connect with others.

There are silver linings to going gray.

Though even relatively low levels of drinking can cause harm, the brain can recover to an extent if you stop or cut back, evidence shows.

Movement issues are a hallmark of Parkinson’s. But mood symptoms are possible, too.