How COVID-19 damages the brain’s control center, causing long-lasting symptoms
A new study shows that damage to the brainstem—the control center of the brain—may explain the long-lasting physical and mental symptoms experienced by some...
How the brain helps us walk
It only steps in when things go wrong, study finds.
Walking is something most of us do without much thought.
It seems easy to walk and...
People perceive the world in many dimensions, not just categories, study finds
A new study reveals that when people see objects, their brains think in many dimensions at once, not just by categorizing what they see.
This...
How the brain manages eating: New study reveals the key role of neurons
A new study by researchers from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has uncovered how the brain carefully controls our food intake by dividing it into different...
How brain connections help regulate sleep
Scientists have long known that sleep is essential for our health, but the exact ways our brains control sleep are still a bit of...
Causes and signs of early-onset dementia you need to know
Dementia is often thought of as a condition that primarily affects the elderly, linked closely with the aging process.
However, this view overlooks a significant...
How drinking with friends affects your brain
Having a drink with friends at happy hour often makes you feel more sociable, upbeat, and happy.
But drinking alone can sometimes lead to feelings...
How foods could help keep your brain sharp
Recent research shows that what we eat not only affects our physical health but also plays a big role in keeping our brain healthy.
A...
New study reveals our brain’s love map
A new study by researchers from Aalto University has uncovered where and how love lives in the brain.
Using advanced brain imaging techniques, they explored...
Reversing brain aging: New drug restores brain’s natural waste removal system
Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurological diseases can be thought of as "dirty brain" conditions, where the brain struggles to clear out harmful waste.
As we...