A new study analyzed older adults who ate 60 grams of unsalted skin-roasted peanuts every day for 16 weeks. Scientists found that about two servings daily could increase verbal memory and blood flow ...

A new study shows that the human brain stores what we remember and the context in which it happens using different neurons.

Cognitive decline is natural: it starts to subtly set in by our 40s, and by your mid-50s it’s perfectly normal to find ...

A new study suggests that taking a two-hour nap during a night shift may help restore brain function and memory in nurses.

Simple pharmaceutical interventions could help older brains cope with memory impairment and recovery after surgery, new ...

In fact, a growing body of research suggests that hobbies can support mental health by reducing stress, improving mood and ...

The pursuit of maintaining sharp memory and cognitive vitality throughout life has led to remarkable discoveries about the powerful connection between diet and brain health. Recent evidence points to ...

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, led by Bindu Paul, an associate professor of pharmacology, psychiatry and neuroscience ...

There is a strong link between regular physical exercise and good brain health, according to one study. Researchers found that just 12 weeks of consistent exercise caused improvements in memory and ...

The brain is always active, even during sleep. However, certain activities can engage the brain in new ways, potentially leading to improvements in memory, cognitive function, or creativity. This ...

A study published in JAMA Network Open examined the potential differences in brain function during cognitive tasks associated with recent cannabis use and lifetime cannabis use. The research team ...

When it comes to brain health, delays can be costly. The brain is unlike other organs, it has very little tolerance for ...