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

Researchers have identified a distinct and reproducible gene expression program associated with neurotransmission in the ...

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

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive memory loss and a significant decline in mental functions. Past studies have shown that people with AD exhibit a buildup ...

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

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 ...

To improve cognitive performance, make space for this cooking oil from the Mediterranean diet. Your memory and thinking ...

How can the onset of psychotic symptoms characteristic of schizophrenia be explained? Despite their major and often ...

“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 ...

A team of researchers in Germany has frozen adult mouse brain tissue at cryogenic temperatures and, after thawing it, recorded electrical activity that closely resembled normal function. The work, ...