Karyn Frick likes to think big. In college, she spent the summer after her junior year studying the neurobiology of memory in ...

The brain is a vast, densely interconnected network of neurons computing in parallel. Watching these computations unfold in ...

Different brain regions are connected by—and interact through—networks of neurons. But the extent to which neuronal wiring drives shared function between these different regions is not well understood ...

A landmark study says your brain can get sharper, not duller, with age. But is it as easy as it sounds?

If quizzed on your biggest health fear, chances are losing sharpness when it comes to brain function is up there. In fact, half of UK adults say they fear developing dementia more than any other ...

Scientists have shown that specialized cells involved in how the body responds to insulin are activated in the brain after exercise, suggesting that physical activity may directly improve brain ...

Research has shown that chronic stress can influence areas of the brain responsible for higher cognitive function.

Sleep disorders may do more than leave people feeling tired. New research from Florida International University shows that ...

Researchers found that every pregnancy rewires the brain in its own way, with a second pregnancy bringing a different pattern of changes than the first. The discoveries could lead to better ways to ...

Experts share 5 walking exercises to protect brain health after 60, no puzzles required.

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...