Walnuts might be the key to cracking open a sharper mind. New research suggests that eating a handful at breakfast could give ...

Pupils and memory: Could we hack our sleep for better cognitive function? By Bronwyn Thompson January 02, 2025 New findings deepen our understanding of non-REM sleep stages and their role in ...

It's common knowledge that our brains—and, specifically, our brain cells—store memories. But a team of scientists has discovered that cells from other parts of the body also perform a memory function, ...

New research suggests that the natural rhythm of breathing plays an important role in organizing the brain activity required for human memory. The study indicates that successful memory retrieval is ...

The results of research in mice suggest that a type of drug developed for treating cancer may hold promise as a new treatment for neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The ...

That fragrant sprig of rosemary garnishing your roast chicken might be doing a lot more than just adding flavor. While you’ve been sprinkling it on potatoes and stirring it into soups, this unassuming ...

New research shows that mild COVID-19 alters brain structure and connectivity in key areas responsible for memory and cognition, emphasizing the lasting effects on young people’s brain health. Study: ...

Hormone levels fluctuate like the tides, ebbing and flowing according to carefully orchestrated cycles. These hormones not only influence the body, but can cross into the brain and shape the behavior ...

Researchers have a new hypothesis for how brain cells called astrocytes might contribute to memory storage in the brain. Their model, known as dense associative memory, would help explain the brain's ...