New research for the first time reveals the function of a little-understood junction between cells in the brain that could have important treatment implications for conditions ranging from multiple ...

Do you want to improve the structure and function of your brain? Research at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign continues to ...

Scientists detected simple movement like pushing a button sends ripples of activity throughout networks of neurons spanning across the brain. The finding highlights just how complex the human brain is ...

Maintaining brain health and encouraging brain cell growth are essential for memory, focus, and overall cognitive function.

Our daily habits have a great impact on how our brain functions and small changes can make a big difference. One surprising ...

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Between constant demands of work, family obligations and the millions of things on your to-do list, it's easy to feel like you're at or beyond capacity. The result? You may feel fatigued, disconnected ...

The human brain is an astonishing machine- complex, adaptive, and constantly reshaping itself in response to how we live. Yet in the rush of daily life, we often forget that this organ needs just as ...

Research indicates that activities like dance, martial arts, and team sports significantly enhance cognitive function beyond traditional workouts. These complex movements stimulate the brain, ...

Not only does a lack of sleep make you feel awful, research has shown it impairs the brain. What’s more, sleep loss over long periods can even increase risk for Alzheimer’s and other neurological ...

On March 25, 2020, Hannah Davis was texting with two friends when she realized that she couldn’t understand one of their messages. In hindsight, that was the first sign that she had COVID-19. It was ...