McGill University researchers have identified a brain function that helps explain why childhood stress raises metabolic health risks for some women later in life. A new study found that variations in ...

Researchers found that people who consumed virgin olive oil rather than refined olive oil showed improved cognitive function ...

Recent work has revealed some of the many crucial functions of astrocytes, brain cells that were once thought to play primarily supportive roles for neurons. Astrocytes do handle debris around neurons ...

In a new paper with implications for preventing Alzheimer's disease and other neurological disorders, Keith Hengen, an associate professor of biology in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St.

Reaction time reflects brain processing speed; simple tests like the ruler drop can reveal attention, coordination, and early ...

A new study has found that running changes gut bacteria and lowers a key receptor in the brain’s memory center. That link ...

A study by University of Massachusetts Amherst finds that using alcohol to cope with stress in early adulthood may lead to ...

The human brain contains about 86 billion neurons. These cells fire electrical signals that help the brain store memories and send information and commands throughout the brain and the nervous system.

New research indicates that the long-term neurological impact of childhood trauma is not permanently etched onto the brain.

Researchers have identified a surprising brain pattern that may help explain why people with ADHD often struggle to stay focused. Even while awake, their brains can slip into brief episodes of ...

For many people, birdwatching starts as a quiet outdoor hobby. A pair of binoculars, a walk through a wooded trail or neighborhood park, and the simple challenge of spotting different species can turn ...