The power of mindfulness and meditation in neurological health
In recent years, mindfulness and meditation have been recognized not just as practices for mental calm and balance but also as potential tools for...
Scientists discover how thinking activates mental maps in the brain
As you travel your usual route to work or the grocery store, your brain uses cognitive maps stored in your hippocampus and entorhinal cortex.
These...
Multiple head injuries significantly increase stroke risk, new study finds
New research from the Perelman School of Medicine reveals a troubling link between head injuries and the risk of stroke.
According to the study, people...
New brain discovery sheds light on stuttering causes and treatments
A recent study published in the journal Brain has pinpointed a specific brain network hub that is crucial in stuttering.
Led by Associate Professor Catherine...
What are nootropics and do they really boost your brain
Humans have long been searching for a "magic elixir" to make us smarter, and improve our focus and memory.
This includes traditional Chinese medicine used...
Light therapy boosts brain healing after injury, shows study
Low-level light therapy may help heal brains that have suffered significant injuries, according to a study published in Radiology.
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)...
Scientists find surprising link between high BMI and brain health decline
A groundbreaking study from Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, led by Associate Professor Han Lv, has highlighted a concerning connection between high body...
Scientists find a new way to treat ADHD
Recent research has shed new light on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), revealing the deep and diverse effects it has on mental and physical...
Fluoride in drinking water linked to brain issues in young children
Nearly three-quarters of the U.S. population drinks water that has been fluoridated to help prevent tooth decay.
This practice, which started back in 1945, is...
Many older Americans are too far from their neurological care, study finds
A recent study conducted by Michigan Medicine has shed light on a significant challenge faced by older Americans, especially those living in rural areas,...