A major international study has uncovered a new biological clue that could help predict dementia long before memory problems arise. Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Zhejiang University ...

All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making decisions. To supply the energy these tasks require while conserving this ...

As people cross into their 40s, cognitive changes such as mild forgetfulness, difficulty multitasking, or mental fatigue often start becoming more noticeable. Many assume these shifts are simply part ...

Researchers have discovered, in rodents, that fluid that circulates through the brain flows to areas critical for normal brain development and function, suggesting that disruptions to its circulation ...

Eating a daily serving of peanuts may help older adults improve blood flow to their brains and boost memory, according to new research. In a study published in Clinical Nutrition, scientists at the ...

When a person suffers a stroke, physicians must restore blood flow to the brain as quickly as possible to save their life.