In the first study, a research team from the University of Toronto and the Chinese Academy of Sciences used MRIs to scan the brains of 50 older adults and 24 younger adults. Half the older adults had ...

“Rather than actively shaping experience, the thalamus (if it is considered at all) has typically been relegated to a role in gating contents into consciousness,” the team explains in its paper.

Estradiol hormone therapy was associated with higher memory scores in postmenopausal women. Transdermal estradiol was linked with better episodic memory, while oral estradiol was tied to prospective ...

It’s a herb with several names. Some know it as brahmi. Others call it water hyssop. It’s also referred to as bacopa, or bacopa monnieri.But, many don’t know “the herb of grace” at all. Still, the ...

Pumpkin spice, cocoa, and caffeine feel comforting, but are they helping your brain or hurting it? Here's how to sip smarter this fall.

A growing body of research suggests that the brain clears waste during sleep via the glymphatic system. How does this work ...

New research reveals working over 52 hours weekly can cause significant structural brain changes, affecting cognitive function and emotional regulation. Several experts weighed in.

Peering into the human brain has never been easy. For decades, neuroscientists have relied on heavy, expensive machines to measure blood flow and oxygen levels that reveal how the brain works.

A new study suggests mushrooms, dairy and nuts may help protect brain health. The researchers examined 13 groups of foods and several facets of cognitive health. Mushrooms appeared to have the most ...

In June, I wrote about eight evidence-based strategies for reducing dementia risk. Here's an important update: A major new study has found that lifestyle changes can improve brain function in older ...

Study Brain functions are an intriguing area to explore for experts. For decades, researchers have been exploring the human ...

One of the defining features of humans is our brain's remarkable capacity for language, planning, memory, creativity, and more. These abilities stem not just from our large brain size, but also from ...