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Where your body stores fat may matter just as much as how much you carry—especially for your brain. Using advanced MRI scans and data from nearly 26,000 people, researchers identified two surprising ...

The effect of obesity on brain health may depend not only on how much fat is in the body, but also on the areas of the body where fat is stored, according to a study published today in Radiology.

Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age. The results of this 10-week study back earlier ...

Lifelong plasticity is a core principle of neuroscience, yet it operates within real limits shaped by effort, stress and ...

Maintaining your focus in a world riddled with distractions is tricky but possible. If you feel like your attention span is shrinking, you’re not alone. And you’re definitely not imagining it.

Hypertension begins harming the brain surprisingly early, even before measurable blood pressure increases. Key cells related to blood vessels, signaling, and myelin maintenance begin aging prematurely ...

Executive function is reduced and cognitive effort increased after marathon racing in trained female athletes, outcomes ...

Fatty fish are among the most nutritious foods you can include in your diet, offering a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals. Omega-3s, which the body ...