A new way of mapping activity and connections between different regions of the brain has revealed fresh insights into how higher order functions like language, thought and attention, are organized. A ...

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

Not all brain cells are found in the brain. For example, a team at Caltech has identified two distinct types of neurons in the abdomens of mice that appear to control different aspects of digestion.

Researchers found that people who consumed virgin olive oil rather than refined olive oil showed improved cognitive function and greater diversity in their gut microbiota.

It's no secret that exercise benefits both the mind and body, and it's increasingly being recognized as a powerful tool for ...

But researchers were concerned about whether this procedure might have other, less desirable effects. What happens when the right and left sides of the cerebral cortex—responsible for an enormous ...

Two brain-healthy foods, different benefits—here’s what to know.

A new study shows that improving your cardiovascular endurance changes your neural chemistry. Fitter individuals release ...