Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive memory loss and a significant decline in ...

(Science Photo Library/Canva) Exercise works wonders throughout the human body, including the brain. Research suggests an ...

Researchers say becoming highly skilled in a relaxing outdoor hobby could help strengthen brain regions linked to attention ...

L-theanine, an amino acid found in tea, is touted for relaxation and focus, but more research is needed to know if taking ...

Just one 15-minute session of aerobic exercise floods the brain with brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein ...

A new human study suggests that extra virgin olive oil may support brain health by influencing the gut microbiome.

Sickle cell disease is often thought of solely as a blood disorder, but new research from the Wood Neuro Research Group ...

The Rio Grande Valley has one of the highest dementia rates in Texas — nearly double the national average — driven by risk factors such as cardiovascular disease.

Good news for your golden years. Our physical strength, skin elasticity and fertility may all peak when we’re young — but new research has determined that the best years for our brains are actually ...

A new study provides the best evidence to date that the connection patterns between various parts of the human brain can tell scientists the specialized functions of each region. Previous research has ...

“One of the best ways to enhance brain function is aerobic exercise,” says neurologist David Perlmutter, MD. Just a little bit of mild exercise a day—from walking to yoga—triggers activity in the ...

You’ve likely experienced it: a day when your mind just feels a bit slow — finding the right words takes effort, processing feels sluggish, and recalling information takes longer than usual. People ...