What you eat in your 40s impacts your memory in your 80s. A study shows diets rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and ...

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

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 ...

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.

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

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

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.

Cocaine addiction may persist because the drug rewires brain circuits through a protein called DeltaFosB. This buildup ...

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

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 ...