Recent insights into brain functioning challenge the long-standing belief that brain wiring is the primary determinant of intelligence and behavior. It appears that it’s not just about how the brain ...

Brain health is moving to the center of the healthcare conversation. As Dr. Charles Hennekens wrote in The American Journal ...

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A healthy brain maintains a harmony of neurons that excite or inhibit other neurons, but the lines between different types of ...

A new study has found that a specific amount of trace element copper is linked to protecting cognitive function in older adults, providing novel insight into how the mineral impacts the brain.

Many mammals physically pivot their ears to hone in on a particular sound, and now it seems that a similar action takes place ...

Diabetes is known to cause many medical issues, from heart disease to vision problems — and now a new study suggests it could also impact memory and other cognitive functions. After observing brain ...

With the rapid growth of the population aged 65 years and older and the increased risk of cognitive decline associated with ...

Your brain doesn’t have to become sluggish, forgetful, or foggy just because you’re getting older. While some minor changes in processing speed are normal with aging, significant cognitive decline isn ...

Learn the best time to eat fish or take omega-3s for heart and brain health, and why pairing with meals boosts absorption.