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

Brain volume and function are altered in individuals with opioid use disorder, a new Yale study finds. Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and functional MRI (fMRI), researchers observed the ...

The stress hormone cortisol disrupts the brain's navigational system. It impairs the function of the grid cells that play a ...

Good sleep patterns are vital as the brain flushes toxins while asleep Getty A study found that poor sleep can negatively impact how well the glymphatic system works The system works by collecting ...

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found that an intensive retreat combining multiple mind-body techniques, including meditation and healing practices, produced rapid and ...

Here’s how to make your brain part of your “get fit and healthy” plan. Did you recently commit to a regular exercise plan? If so, congratulations, because you’re well on your way to a healthier body.

This post wrestles with this question: Are males and females using different parts of the brain when tackling a given task? I chose the word “wrestle” because, when exploring relevant literature that ...

Around 10 million new cases of dementia are diagnosed globally every year, with Alzheimer’s disease accounting for 60-70% of cases. Alzheimer's first steals memories, then independence, and finally ...

You can see it coming in right there, that little spot,” says neuroscientist and engineer Laura Lewis. A remarkably bright pulsing dot has appeared on the monitor in front of us. We are watching, in ...

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