Microplastics have been found in our lungs, guts, and even our blood. Now, researchers say they may reduce protective enzymes and proteins that keep neurons strong. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning ...

Can your brain function without food for 18 days? Discover what psychology says about prolonged fasting, mental health, focus, mood and cognitive changes.

About two daily servings of this common crunchy snack could increase verbal memory and blood flow to the brain A new study analyzed older adults who ate 60 grams of unsalted skin-roasted peanuts every ...

Taking care of your memory after 70 is possible with healthy habits, proper nutrition, physical activity, and mental ...

Your brain ventricles are four fluid-filled chambers that produce cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid helps nourish your brain and protect it from injury. It would be easy to argue that your brain is the ...

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 ...

Hypertension in a person's 30s and 40s is associated with late-life cognitive decline, increasing the risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Hypertension is associated with difficulties in ...

According to researcher Onur Pusuluk, even the tiniest and most fleeting microscopic processes could leave lasting marks on neuronal systems.

Think your brain is aging? These five everyday abilities may reveal that your mind is staying younger, sharper, and healthier ...

Cycling is not just a physical exercise; it is a mental health booster as well. Regular cycling can improve cognitive ...

Can driving a car benefit your brain? Yes, if it has a manual transmission. That’s the surprising result of research at Japan ...

In 2023, scientists estimated that there are more than 170 trillion plastic particles floating in the world's oceans. With more than 1 million metric tons of plastic produced each day, that number has ...