Why brain fog happens and what you can do about it
Many people use the term “brain fog” to describe a frustrating mental state where thinking feels slow, unclear, or exhausting.
It is not a medical...
Natural ways to ease nerve pain from peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.
It often causes pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness, especially in...
Cranberries could help enhance memory function in older adults
Scientists from Norwich Medical School have conducted a study examining the potential cognitive benefits of cranberries in older adults.
Cranberries are small red fruits that...
Common nerve pain drugs may trigger dangerous prescribing cascades
Clinicians may miss side effects of nerve pain drugs like gabapentin, leading to a chain of additional medications that cause more harm than good.
This...
Study finds shared genetic roots for mental illness and brain disorders
A major international study has uncovered deep genetic connections between brain disorders once thought to be completely separate.
Scientists from the University of Oslo and...
This nutrient in brain strongly linked to anxiety disorders
People with anxiety disorders may have lower levels of an important brain chemical called choline, according to a new study from UC Davis Health.
This...
Hair-thin fiber can control thousands of brain cells at once
A new invention that’s thinner than a human hair could transform how scientists study the brain.
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed...
Early menopause may increase dementia risk, study finds
A new international study led by researchers at the University of Galway has found that women who enter menopause at an earlier age may...
Could anxiety drugs be harming your memory function?
Benzodiazepines are medications often used to treat anxiety and sleep problems.
They work well in the short term and are commonly prescribed by doctors. But...
Scientists find deep cause behind long COVID brain fog
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic began several years ago, scientists are still working to understand all of its long-term effects.
One of the most troubling...