The brain is often described as a dense forest of connections, and for years scientists have searched for ways to trim that ...

Our memories of past events are typically not isolated, but they are linked to other related memories. This ability to ...

Ordinary human cells, not just neurons, respond more strongly to memory signals when they arrive in spaced bursts rather than ...

Brain changes detected: Researchers found untreated sleep apnea alters brain structure, metabolism, and Alzheimer’s-related protein levels, with effects varying by disease stage. Cognitive skills ...

People given general anaesthesia fall into a coma-like state in which their memory and perception of pain are switched off.

According to a 2024 scientific review in Advances in Nutrition, diet significantly impacts memory and cognition in healthy ...

A study of people who underwent surgery to treat epilepsy suggests the hippocampus may process words and speech when people ...

Aging compromises the lymphatic vessels surrounding the brain, disabling waste drainage from the brain and impacting cognitive function. Researchers boosted lymphatic vessel integrity in old mice and ...

The best fish for brain health provide healthy omega-3 fats, antioxidants, and nutrients like vitamin D that support memory ...

Brain games are widely believed to sharpen your cognitive skills, especially as you age. But experts say there's no "magic ...