Maintaining cognitive function is a top priority for Americans over the age of 50, and while diet and exercise are widely known to help, scientists are pointing to a less obvious, yet incredibly ...

Good news: it's possible to boost your brain's vitality with a simple, daily... and surprisingly enjoyable gesture. And no, it doesn't involve intensive exercise or endless Sudoku. The brain: a living ...

For decades, scientists have looked at various mechanisms responsible for the decline of our mental faculties as we age. A new discovery shows that the accumulation of a certain protein called the ...

Scientists have pinpointed Y1 receptor neurons in the brain that can override chronic pain signals when survival instincts like hunger or fear take precedence. Acting like a neural switchboard, these ...

You eat right (most of the time; you’re only human after all), exercise regularly and play a mean game of Wordle—but is there anything else you can do to boost your memory? Yes, says psychiatrist ...

Recent research reveals that a blank mind may be closer to your brain’s default setting, while thinking and imagining are add-ons.

Creatine's Big Brain Moment Creatine is having its big brain moment. A new study in Scientific Reports just confirmed that a ...

NYU neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki says mental fog and poor focus stem from overloading the brains limited working memory ...

"Alzheimer's starts in your brain decades before you have any symptoms," he said. "So, a 59-year-old woman I diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease likely had negative changes in her brain in her 20s." He ...

There’s a simple lesson from psychologists that you can adopt right now to improve your relationships ― no matter the age of ...

For years, the medical community has stressed that being active makes you happier and healthier. But new research suggests that even daily tasks, like walking regularly and doing chores, could help ...

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