Measuring neurofilament light chain levels 48 hours after cardiac arrest can predict long-term cognitive impairment, outperforming current standard blood tests. This biomarker offers a new way for ...

I know what to do, but I can’t get going. What is happening in my brain? A good cry and short break later, I have my answer: ...

An influential hypothesis in neuroscience is that the brain may operate near criticality, a transition zone between ...

In the brain, Alzheimer’s is characterized by two proteins, amyloid beta and tau, that become dysfunctional, forming plaques ...

Scientists have identified a hidden brain signal tied to strength and aging, offering a new, early clue to frailty that could reshape how we understand physical decline. Credit: Stock A new study ...

It's no secret that exercise benefits both the mind and body, and it's increasingly being recognized as a powerful tool for ...

Birdwatching isn’t just a pleasant hobby. New research suggests it sharpens attention, boosts resilience, and could even delay cognitive decline.

“One of the best ways to enhance brain function is aerobic exercise,” says neurologist David Perlmutter, MD. Just a little bit of mild exercise a day—from walking to yoga—triggers activity in the ...

A recent study shows that combining magnetic brain scans with computer models can safely measure how dementia medications affect living human brains. This approach could replace invasive tests and ...

Memory loss is often viewed as a brain problem, but the digestive system plays a major role. Research published in Nature shows that age-related bacterial changes disrupt nerve communication, and ...

New research has looked into whether there is a link between cannabis use and dementia as we age, and the findings reveal a more nuanced picture of the risks of cannabis. Weed consistently ranks as ...

The Aliquippa high school football team was invovled in a head contact study during the 2025 season, funded by the Chuck Noll Foundation.