Can exercise keep your brain healthier?
We’ve all heard that exercise is good for us. Experts recommend getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week.
This can include...
Scientists map aging in brain cells, revealing potential for new therapies
Scientists at the Allen Institute have made groundbreaking discoveries about how the brain changes as it ages.
By studying mice, they identified specific brain cell...
ADHD can be diagnosed by looking at brainwaves – here’s the neuroscience behind it
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not have a behavioural disorder, nor are they lazy, or lacking in manners and boundaries.
Their brains...
How to boost your brain health
Can simple diet and lifestyle changes keep your brain healthy?
Do you have the power to prevent Alzheimer's disease and dementia or lower your MS...
How to manage chronic dizziness naturally
Chronic dizziness can be unsettling and frustrating, affecting your ability to work, socialize, or even relax.
It’s a condition that can stem from many causes,...
Should I stay or should I go? How our brains decide when to quit
Have you ever waited for a bus that seemed like it would never come?
At first, you’re hopeful, but as time drags on, doubt creeps...
Smaller brains? Fewer friends? How AI will change humanity’s future
What will humans be like generations from now in a world transformed by artificial intelligence (AI)?
Plenty of thinkers have applied themselves to questions like...
How high blood pressure affects your brain health
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the "silent killer" because it doesn’t always show symptoms, yet it can cause serious damage throughout...
Exercise sparks nerve growth: a fascinating link between muscles and neurons
Exercise is a well-known boost for our body, strengthening muscles, bones, blood vessels, and even our immune system.
Now, a groundbreaking study by MIT engineers...
Did long childhood shape the evolution of the human brain?
Humans have a uniquely long childhood compared to great apes, during which we develop the skills needed to navigate our complex social lives.
Scientists have...