The stress hormone cortisol disrupts the brain's navigational system. It impairs the function of the grid cells that play a ...

Boost your brain health with six science‑backed habits from sleep and exercise to nutrition and social connection that will enhance memory, mood, and cognitive vitality.

Your brain ventricles are four fluid-filled chambers that produce cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid helps nourish your brain and protect it from injury. It would be easy to argue that your brain is the ...

Frozen mouse brain tissue regained activity after thawing in a new cryopreservation experiment, hinting at future medical possibilities.

A new human study suggests that extra virgin olive oil may support brain health by influencing the gut microbiome.

Can the brain keep working when its architecture changes? Researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) have discovered that neurons located in the wrong place can still carry out their normal ...

New research is shedding light on how environmental factors, particularly indoor temperature, can affect brain function in older individuals. A study has revealed that deviations from an optimal ...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive memory loss and a significant decline in mental functions. Past studies have shown that people with AD exhibit a buildup ...

L-theanine, an amino acid found in tea, is touted for relaxation and focus, but more research is needed to know if taking ...

The largest study yet into the effects of cannabis on the brains of 18- to 36-year-olds has found that the drug can reduce brain function during cognitive tests. The findings will help people to make ...

“One of the best ways to enhance brain function is aerobic exercise,” says neurologist David Perlmutter, MD. Just a little bit of mild exercise a day—from walking to yoga—triggers activity in the ...