How eyes reveal the brain’s memory-making secrets
Cornell University researchers have uncovered a surprising link between pupil dynamics and the brain’s process of creating and storing long-lasting memories.
By studying mice, they...
Epilepsy is linked to poor brain health, study finds
A recent study has revealed that epilepsy significantly affects brain health, including thinking, movement, and mental well-being.
The findings, published on December 31 in the Journal...
How “good” cholesterol protects the brain in middle age
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have uncovered a new role for high-density lipoprotein (HDL), often called "good" cholesterol, in protecting brain health during...
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...