Have you ever wondered how much information your brain can actually hold? According to Professor Paul Reber from Northwestern ...

A constipation medication has been found to have a secondary use as an antidepressant and treatment for related cognitive ...

Between constant demands of work, family obligations and the millions of things on your to-do list, it's easy to feel like you're at or beyond capacity. The result? You may feel fatigued, disconnected ...

Exercise has long been linked with stronger brains and reduced risk of dementia and other cognitive diseases. But new research suggests that older adults can significantly improve brain health with ...

Poor memory and brain fog aren't the inevitable parts of getting older we once thought they were, a neuroscientist explains ...

Faulty brain circuits seen in Down syndrome may be caused by the lack of a particular molecule essential for the development and function of the nervous system, new research suggests. Restoring the ...

Key points It's impossible to optimize brain connectivity and maximize growth of new neurons while sitting in front of a screen. One study found that certain hormones, which are increased during ...

White matter connectivity illustrated by the Human Connectome Project. Source: Courtesy of Human Connectome Project A recent study from Boston University Medical Center reports that improving physical ...

Memory lapses are a common and normal part of aging due to changes in the brain's structure and function. The effectiveness of over-the-counter brain supplements is difficult to determine due to a ...

The brain is often described as a dense forest of connections, and for years scientists have searched for ways to trim that forest with precision. They have learned how to turn neural activity up or ...

Taking an omega-3 fatty acid supplement did not improve memory, cognitive function or brain cell loss for many people, a surprising new study finds.