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Want to stay sharp as you age? Playing music might help your brain

Listening to or playing music might do more than bring joy—it could help keep your brain sharp as you age. A new study published in...

How a tiny part of the brain helps us break life into memories

While life seems like one long, continuous flow of experiences, our memories don’t work that way. Instead of remembering everything as one big blur, our...

How blood pressure affects brain health as we age

A recent study from the University of Miami has revealed new insights into how blood pressure affects our brain as we get older. The findings...

Does memory loss always mean dementia?

Many people worry when they or someone they love starts to forget things more often. It’s common to wonder, “Is this normal aging or is...

Eight or more drinks every week may cause brain injury in older people

Drinking heavily—eight or more alcoholic drinks per week—may increase the risk of brain damage and cognitive problems, according to a new study published on...

These healthy habits may lower dementia risk, even if you’re genetically at risk

Dementia is not just one disease—it’s a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and behavior in ways that can interfere with daily life. It...

Mind over fingers: New brain tech lets users control robotic hand by thought

Imagine moving a robotic hand just by thinking. Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University have taken a big step toward making that a reality—without the...

How your brain secretly maps friendships to spread gossip safely

Have you ever wondered how people manage to gossip without getting caught? A new study by cognitive neuroscientists at Brown University reveals that our brains...

This electronic tattoo could monitor brain strain and keep workers sharp and safe

A team of researchers has developed a high-tech “electronic tattoo” that sticks to the forehead and tracks mental strain in real time—offering a game-changing...

Popular sweetener in food may harm brain blood vessels, study finds

A new study from the University of Colorado Boulder has raised concerns about erythritol, a popular low-calorie sweetener often found in sugar-free foods and...