A study of more than 2,100 people ages 60 to 79 found that an intensive two-year program of mental and physical activities, along with a heart-healthy diet, improved memory and thinking.

Scientists are finding ways to minimize the effects of aging on the brain. Here are some ways to keep it healthy.

Scientists scanned the brains of people who took psilocybin, including a member of the research team. The scans showed how the drug disrupts key networks, potentially enhancing brain plasticity.

The brain appears to rely on synchronized waves to wash out waste products, including toxins associated with Alzheimer's disease.