Scientists find a single dose of compound can boost brain flexibility for weeks
Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that just one dose of a psychedelic compound can improve the brain’s ability to adapt and...
Blood test could predict dementia years before symptoms in people with sleep disorder
A new study from McGill University has found that a simple blood test could help predict the risk of developing dementia years in advance...
New drug could prevent brain cancer from coming back after radiation
Scientists at UT Health San Antonio have found a promising way to stop glioblastoma—the deadliest type of brain cancer—from coming back after radiation treatment.
Their...
How the brain rewires itself after a stroke to regain speech
A stroke can be devastating, especially when it affects the ability to speak.
For many stroke survivors, speech improves over time, but until now, scientists...
Video games show potential for helping ADHD symptoms
A new study published in JMIR Serious Games suggests that serious video games, when combined with medication, may help improve certain symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The...
What is the average waiting time to see a neurologist?
Older adults in the United States face significant delays in accessing specialized neurological care, according to a study published in Neurology.
The study found that...
How music can improve cognitive function in ADHD
If you’ve ever popped in your AirPods to focus in a noisy office, you’re not alone.
Almost 80% of adults listen to music while working,...
How the brain manages eating: New study reveals the key role of neurons
A new study by researchers from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has uncovered how the brain carefully controls our food intake by dividing it into different...
Scientists find new way to strengthen memory
There's an old legend that tells of a peculiar and extreme method used centuries ago to ensure that significant events were never forgotten.
The story...
Rosemary extract compound can reduce cocaine sensitivity, shows study
A recent study led by researchers at the University of California, Irvine, has found that a compound in rosemary extract could help reduce cocaine...