An international study of over 1,400 adults found that creative activities like music, dance and visual art help keep brains biologically younger than chronological age.

Physical activity is a modifiable lifestyle factor with potential to support cognitive resilience. However, the association of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) intensity, and timing, with cognitive function and region-specific brain structure remain poorly understood. We analyzed data from 45,892 UK Biobank participants aged 60 years and older with valid wrist-worn accelerometer data, cognitive testing, and structural brain MRI. MVPA was measured both continuously (mins per week) and categorically (thresholded using >=150 min/week based on WHO guidelines). Associations with cognitive performance and regional brain volumes were evaluated using multivariable linear models adjusted for demographic, socioeconomic, and health-related covariates. We conducted secondary analyses on MVPA timing and subgroup effects. Higher MVPA was associated with better performance across cognitive domains, including reasoning, memory, executive function, and processing speed. These associations persisted in fully adjusted models and were higher among participants meeting WHO guidelines. Greater MVPA was also associated with subcortical brain regions (caudate, putamen, pallidum, thalamus), as well as regional gray matter volumes involved in emotion, working memory, and perceptual processing. Secondary analyses showed that MVPA at any time of day was associated with cognitive functions and brain volume particularly in the midday-afternoon and evening. Sensitivity analysis shows consistent findings across subgroups, with evidence of dose-response relationships. Higher MVPA is associated with preserved brain structure and enhanced cognitive function in later life. Public health strategies to increase MVPA may support healthy cognitive aging and generate substantial economic benefits, with global gains projected to reach USD 760 billion annually by 2050.

The Cleveland Clinic is partnering with San Francisco-based startup Piramidal to develop a large-scale AI model that will be used to monitor patients' brain health in intensive care units. Instead of being trained on text, the system is based on electroencephalogram (EEG) data, which is collected via electrodes placed on the scalp and then read out by a computer in a series of wavy lines. EEG records the brain's electrical activity--and changes in this activity can indicate a problem. In an ICU setting, doctors scan EEG data looking for evidence of seizures, altered consciousness, or a decline in brain function. Currently, doctors rely on continuous EEG monitoring to detect abnormal brain activity in an ICU patient, but they can't monitor every individual patient in real time.

Philosophy professor Dr. Susan Schneider joins'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on students' performance in the classroom. Staying awake to watch "just one more episode" is a classic excuse for delaying bedtime. And with popular shows like Peacock's "Love Island" airing almost every night as the drama unfolds live, there's more pressure to finish the latest episode and to engage in conversation with others the next day. In addition to making us sleepier in the morning, staying awake to watch TV is not good for the brain, according to Daniel Amen, a psychiatrist, brain imaging doctor and founder of Amen Clinics in California. "'I just have to watch the last episode' of whatever show you're watching, and you end up cutting out half an hour or an hour of sleep," he said in an interview with Fox News Digital.

There are some obvious signs of a poor night's sleep -- fatigue, irritability and trouble focusing, to name a few -- but it can also have some hidden effects. In a new study led by University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), poor sleep was linked to faster brain aging in middle-aged adults. While previous studies have focused on older adults, the average age of the 589 people in this study was 40 years old, according to a press release. The participants completed two sleep questionnaires five years apart. After 15 years, they underwent brain scans.

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Most people have had brief lapses of memory -- forgetting a train of thought, a driving route or maybe a word choice. In most cases, these episodes last only a few seconds and are nothing to worry about -- but if they persist, it may warrant getting a doctor's input. For a clearer understanding of what defines this condition -- often referred to as "brain fog" -- Fox News Digital asked two medical doctors about recognizing the symptoms and when to seek medical attention.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg reportedly loves conducting meetings while walking, and so did Apple founder Steve Jobs - and scientists have shown that they were right on target. Just 20 minutes of walking can prepare the brain to take in and retain new information, neuroscience research has shown. These positive effects can be seen in areas of the brain involved in making decisions, managing stress, and planning our behavior. Other forms of exercise have their own benefits on brain health, too, but this research determined that it doesn't take much to boost your brain power - and a little bit of walking is much better than no exercise at all. Just 20 minutes of walking can prepare the brain to take in and retain new information, neuroscience research has shown.

Fox News correspondent Jonathan Serrie has the latest on the ultrasound and antibodies treatment developed by West Virginia University researchers on'America Reports.' With more people dying from Alzheimer's disease than ever before, experts are emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and intervention. The number of fatalities due to the disease increased by 141% between 2000 and 2021, according to the 2024 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report. Also, the number of Americans living with the disease is on the rise as well -- up to 6.9 million and counting. "As older adults -- mostly baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 -- are the fastest-growing segment of the population, and this same demographic is at the highest risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, it is not entirely surprising that the number of cases continues to grow," Dr. James Galvin, chief of cognitive neurology and director of the Comprehensive Center for Brain Health at The University of Miami Health System, told Fox News Digital.

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. There's nothing like a nostalgic song to transport you back to a special time and place -- and now a new study has shown that music could help protect those memories for a lifetime. Researchers at the University of Exeter discovered that people who "engage in music" over the course of their lives tend to have improved memory and better overall brain health as they age, according to a press release. The findings were published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

On November 16 2022, SEVENPOINTONE announced that it would receive the title of Innovation Awards Honoree at CES 2023. The award was presented to them for "AlzWIN", an AI-powered service for the early detection of dementia and other cognitive impairments, that is simple to apply and quick to diagnose. CES is the one of the largest tech events in the world, where innovators come together to showcase their services, many of which have traveled from across the world to attend. In Las Vegas USA, they can meet with prospective business partners, exchange ideas and enjoy the presentations. AlzWIN recognizes the fluency of the users speech, as well as the semantic memory within two minutes of the analysis.