Ever heard a rhythmic, often 'whooshing' or thumping sound in the ear – a sound that is synchronised with your heartbeat? If ...

For more than a century, scientists have known that blood vessels can rhythmically contract and relax in a process called ...

Researchers have discovered that increased blood flow leads to stiffness in the hippocampus, a region of the brain that plays important roles in learning and memory. The hippocampus is one of the ...

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The brain depends on a constant supply of oxygen, delivered through an intricate network of tiny blood vessels. Unlike other ...

All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making decisions. To supply the energy these tasks require while conserving this ...

A wearable ultrasound patch could soon be saving lives, by monitoring the blood flow in hospital patients' brains. The device is only about the size of a postage stamp plus it works continuously, ...

Your brain holds an extraordinary secret that could change how you age mentally. Scientists have discovered that a specific type of exercise doesn’t just keep your mind sharp—it actually reverses ...

As much as half of the global population has trouble sleeping; however, proper sleep is vital for good overall health. While using caffeine for energy during the day can help, it may lead to further ...

Microplastics in the bloodstream may cause blockages the brain and affect our brain functioning and behavior, according to recent research. Environmental biologists tested the effects of microplastics ...