Neuroscience

Three or more concussions linked to worse brain function in later life

Scientists found experiencing three or more concussions is linked with worsened brain function in later life.

New smartphone app can strongly improve memory, study finds

Scientists found that a new smartphone application called HippoCamera helps significantly improve memory recall.

Scientists decode brain waves to find the music we are hearing

Scientists found a new technique for monitoring brain waves that can identify the music someone is hearing.

Post-concussion symptoms strongly linked to depression

In a study from University of Ottawa, scientists found a strong association between persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS) and depression.

This drug combo may help 1 in 3 patients with deadly brain cancer

A drug combo could lead to FDA approval of the first new drug treatment in more than a decade for glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive type of brain cancer.

New blood test could detect risks of cognitive impairment, dementia

Scientists found that low levels of ergothioneine (ET) in the blood may predict an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia.

Reading for pleasure can boost memory in older people

Scientists found that reading may help preserve memory skills as people—and their brains—grow older.

Scientists find a way to detect dementia faster

Dementia could be spotted sooner and more easily by analyzing recordings of patients' electrical brain activity using artificial intelligence.

As hearts race over the World Cup, playing soccer has its benefits from head...

Soccer is filled with cardiovascular activities that can benefit the brain as well as the heart.

This hormone linked to less brain shrinkage in midlife women

Estrogen is a steroid hormone linked to the female reproductive organs and is responsible for developing female sexual characteristics. In a study from Alzheimer's Research UK,...