(OR Images/DigitalVision/Getty Images) A new study shows that mothers and their children display synchronized neural activity ...

It's easy for kids to get distracted when they're doing schoolwork, studying, or doing any other task that requires concentration. One thing that can help? Brain breaks! These quick activities for ...

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Playing music, dancing, creating art — and even playing some types of video games — aren’t just immersive and emotionally rewarding. They may actually slow down brain aging, a new study suggests. By ...

'Feral child summer’ isn't just a social media catchphrase. Here’s how unstructured outdoor play builds stronger brains and lasting ties to nature. Free play in wild spaces challenges children to take ...

Reading, writing, playing board games, and learning a new language could help keep the mind sharp, new research finds. A new study looked at the link between cognitively enriching activities and the ...

This research was supported by two National Institute on Aging grants. Michael Dulas does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit ...