Scientists have uncovered a powerful new clue in the mystery of brain aging: a single protein called FTL1. In aging mice, higher levels of this protein weakened connections between brain cells and led ...

(Guido Mieth/Getty Images) What's good for your aging gut may also be good for your aging brain. A first-of-its-kind study in ...

A study published in JAMA Network Open examined the potential differences in brain function during cognitive tasks associated with recent cannabis use and lifetime cannabis use. The research team ...

“Lifestyle choices, especially physical activity, can have a meaningful impact on how the brain functions over time,” said ...

The pursuit of maintaining sharp memory and cognitive vitality throughout life has led to remarkable discoveries about the powerful connection between diet and brain health. Recent evidence points to ...

Making life harder sounds deeply unfun, but it might be good for your cognitive function.

new research reports that older SNAP recipients have a better chance of staving off cognitive decline than their peers who do not partake in the program. The federally funded food stamp program is ...

Research is increasingly showing that one of the best ways to boost memory, focus and brain health is exercise ...

Recent preclinical advances expose how the gut microbiome impacts the maintenance of brain health through the ...

The brain is always active, even during sleep. However, certain activities can engage the brain in new ways, potentially leading to improvements in memory, cognitive function, or creativity. This ...