Exercising an Aging Brain

Has it ever seemed like your brain actually felt exhausted from troubleshooting a problem? Many people often feel this way while solving crossword puzzles, taking statistics classes and even doing computer work or playing games. It turns out that all of these activities are, in fact, exercising part of your body – the brain.

Exercising your brain as you grow older may help stave off the mental decline that accompanies aging. Science Daily has reported on two studies that were performed at Rush...