An analysis of the Einstein Aging Study data showed that older adults who experience longer nighttime wakefulness tend to ...

Brain imaging offers a way to examine how different regions of the brain participate in cognitive function”— Dr.

(Science Photo Library/Canva) Exercise works wonders throughout the human body, including the brain. Research suggests an ...

Birdwatching may strengthen the brain.

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 ...

A study published in JAMA Network Open examined the potential differences in brain function during cognitive tasks associated with recent cannabis use and lifetime cannabis use. The research team ...

Working memory is a cognitive function that is essential for carrying out everyday activities and temporarily retaining information.

Memory loss is often viewed as a brain problem, but the digestive system plays a major role. Research published in Nature shows that age-related bacterial changes disrupt nerve communication, and ...

The brain is always active, even during sleep. However, certain activities can engage the brain in new ways, potentially leading to improvements in memory, cognitive function, or creativity. This ...

The pursuit of maintaining sharp memory and cognitive vitality throughout life has led to remarkable discoveries about the powerful connection between diet and brain health. Recent evidence points to ...

Changes to one's hippocampus, the brain's memory centre, in response to prolonged pain could be an important factor for why some people develop depression in chronic pain, while others do not, ...

Blueberries are high in fiber and antioxidants that can help support your gut, brain, and heart health when you eat them as part of a balanced diet.