This article, the fourth in our series of nine about cognitive function, covers nootropics—substances that can increase brain performance.
It is no surprise, then, that an international group of 73 scientists stated that there was no evidence to support the claim that computer-based "brain games" prevent brain disease or enhance function.
The protein brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) performs several important roles in the central nervous system.
Cognitive decline is among the top health concerns for most older adults, and I count myself among them.
