Helping other people has always been framed as a moral choice, but a growing body of research suggests it might also be one of the most practical ways to keep the brain sharp with age. Instead of an ...

Volunteering and helping friends and family may protect your brain as you age. A new study from The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Massachusetts Boston found that regularly ...

Regular volunteering or helping others outside the home can reduce the rate of cognitive aging by 15-20%. In the latest evidence that meaningful social connections bolster health, a team from The ...