Glimmer of hope emerges in pilot trial of people with mild cognitive impairment ...

Not only do our brains appear to generate new neurons into adulthood, but those of superagers contain far more brain cells in development than those of healthy peers, new research has found. According ...

When myelin breaks down, white matter in the brain deteriorates, a change commonly seen with aging. At the same time, microglia, the brain’s primary immune cells, can shift from protective responders ...

Without medical oversight, supplement-takers might accidentally get too much of a certain nutrient, to the point that it ...

As we age, neuron production declines in the human brain, but scientists just identified the protein key to regenerating neural stem cells.

That “fridge cigarette” might be accelerating your cognitive decline. A new study out of Brazil determined that popular ...

Exercise may sharpen the mind by repairing the brain’s protective shield. Researchers found that physical activity prompts the liver to release an enzyme that removes a harmful protein causing the ...

A Canadian study examines how developing expertise in the hobby strengthens cognition tied to working memory and other skills ...

Examining brain plasticity and its implications for development, aging, and brain injury recovery.

A new study reveals a connection between early life trauma and adult brain aging. Adults reporting severe childhood stress ...

Many women are afraid of getting older, seeing the mood swings, body changes and even physical pain as inevitable. Dr. Sheryl Ross, a women's health physician, says treatment is safe and incredibly ...

Expert birders show denser brain tissue in attention and visual regions, suggesting the skill may help slow certain aspects ...