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...
Struggling with focus or low mood? Omega-3s may help, studies suggest
When you think about staying sharp and focused, fish probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But maybe it should be.
You've likely...
Scientists discover a powerful nerve that slows heart aging
Keeping the heart healthy as we age is one of the biggest challenges in modern medicine. Heart disease remains a leading cause of illness...
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...
How gut microbes may have helped shape the human brain
Why do humans have such large and powerful brains compared with other primates?
A new study suggests part of the answer may lie not in...
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...
Tiny neural implant smaller than a grain of salt can track brain activity for...
Scientists have created a brain implant so small it can sit on a grain of salt—yet powerful enough to wirelessly record brain activity for...
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...