Curiosity may increase in older adults and help protect against dementia, according to new research on how we stay mentally ...

"Curiosity is a spark for exploration. Our research reveals something exciting—people's comfort with uncertainty, their stress tolerance, amplifies the power of curiosity to drive exploration.

Curiosity is a power as tangible as wealth or fame, says Lee-Chin, but far more agile: It relies on precision to execute plans that answer one of life's biggest questions: "How much can I achieve?" ...