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 ...

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

A good cry and short break later, I have my answer: I was attempting to think deeply when my brain wasn’t able to do so. Feeling like our thoughts freeze or at least don’t work as well when we’re ...

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

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

Reaction time reflects brain processing speed; simple tests like the ruler drop can reveal attention, coordination, and early cognitive changes.

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 ...

Creatine replenishes the "rechargeable batteries" in your body's cells, which get depleted when you're performing short, ...

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 new study shows that improving your cardiovascular endurance changes your neural chemistry. Fitter individuals release ...

A study from researchers at the CU Anschutz Marcus Institute for Brain Health suggests that veterans with concussions may continue to show subtle but measurable brain function differences more than a ...