"The combined amount of evidence implicates sleep in a bi-directional relationship with dementia, meaning that poor sleep ...

Scientists have uncovered how the brain reroutes its communication pathways depending on whether it’s processing something ...

A new study uncovers the link between dementia and chronic insomnia, a condition though to impact around 12% of Americans.

Researchers discovered how the brain flexibly switches communication pathways depending on context, balancing between memory recall and processing new information.

When we recall something familiar or explore a new situation, the brain does not always use the same communication routes.

On the flip side, constant consumption of high-fat junk food can harm the brain’s ability to process memory, potentially increasing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s ...

Exergaming may positively impact gray matter and white matter in the brain, and these brain changes may be linked to ...

A study reveals that running a marathon temporarily reduces myelin signals in the brain, but these recover within a few weeks ...

A new study from UNC School of Medicine researchers, published this week in Neuron, reveals a unique look at how junk food ...

As fall rolls in and you trade iced drinks for hot lattes, your mind may also turn to your favorite seasonal spices. But have ...

The human brain consumes approximately 20% of your daily caloric intake, making nutrition one of the most powerful tools for enhancing cognitive function and memory. While the brain requires ...

Cholesterol gets painted as the villain in health conversations. It’s linked to clogged arteries, heart disease, and ...