Movement of any kind is tied to faster cognitive-processing speed, according to a new study. Justin Lambert via Getty Images The maxim “movement is medicine” exists for a reason. When done safely and ...

Our daily habits have a great impact on how our brain functions and small changes can make a big difference. One surprising and simple tweak that can improve brain health and cognitive function is ...

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers describe a previously unknown component of brain anatomy that acts as both a protective barrier and platform from which immune cells surveil the brain for infection and inflammation. From ...

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 ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...

The neurological impact of adolescent football players subjected to head traumas is unclear. While American football might promote teamwork, repeated subconcussive blows can cause neurological ...

From the complexity of neural networks to basic biological functions and structures, the human brain only reluctantly reveals its secrets. Advances in neuro-imaging and molecular biology have only ...