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Scientists reveal surprising brain benefit of laughter: 'It's a mental workout'

Scientists reveal surprising brain benefit of laughter: 'It's a mental workout'

New research suggests laughter is a vital catalyst for child development, enhancing the brain growth, emotional well-being and social bonding of children.

Everyday task may help detect early dementia signs before diagnosis, study finds

Everyday task may help detect early dementia signs before diagnosis, study finds

Scientists have discovered that a simple writing test could detect cognitive impairment in older adults before more serious symptoms develop.

Quitting smoking could offer a major benefit beyond heart and lung health, study finds

Quitting smoking could offer a major benefit beyond heart and lung health, study finds

New research analyzing over 32,000 adults over 25 years suggests quitting smoking may reduce dementia risk and support long-term brain health.

Trump calls on all future candidates to take cognitive exam, noting perfect score during latest physical

Trump calls on all future candidates to take cognitive exam, noting perfect score during latest physical

Trump fires back at critics of his health ahead of his 80th birthday, citing a perfect cognitive test score and calling out the 'Dumocrats.'

What to do if someone is having a stroke, after Jill Biden revealed debate-night fears

What to do if someone is having a stroke, after Jill Biden revealed debate-night fears

Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, shares key stroke warning signs and emergency steps after Jill Biden revealed she feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during a debate.

One type of sitting may pose greater dementia risk than another, study suggests

One type of sitting may pose greater dementia risk than another, study suggests

New research suggests the type of sitting matters for dementia risk, with mentally engaging activities linked to a significant reduction in risk.

The 'age' of your blood could predict dementia risk, new study suggests

The 'age' of your blood could predict dementia risk, new study suggests

A new study published by the Alzheimer's Association links biological age measured through blood metabolites to increased all-cause dementia risk.

Finding the sleep 'sweet spot' could help you live longer, study suggests

Finding the sleep 'sweet spot' could help you live longer, study suggests

A new study in Nature reveals that people who sleep too little or too long show signs of accelerated biological aging and higher disease risk.

'Longevity gene' may protect the brain from Alzheimer's by boosting DNA repair, study finds

'Longevity gene' may protect the brain from Alzheimer's by boosting DNA repair, study finds

A new study suggests the APOE2 longevity gene may protect the brain from Alzheimer's by helping neurons repair DNA damage and resist cell aging.

Cancer-related brain fog may improve with 2 simple treatments, scientists say

Cancer-related brain fog may improve with 2 simple treatments, scientists say

Low-dose ibuprofen combined with home exercise could help cancer patients manage chemo brain, according to a new University of Rochester study finds.