Brain
Want to keep a 60-year-old brain even after age 80? An expert explains how to do it
What is cognitive reserve and how does it allow the brain to continue functioning even in the face of age-related changes? A geriatric expert explains.
Noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation offers new hope for PTSD patients
Neural 'on/off' switch discovery may shed light on sex differences in social behavior
How not to care online: Survival guide for staying human
A new Israeli clinical trial is testing a tuberculosis vaccine to prevent Alzheimer's - opinion
If – God forbid – I show the biomarkers associated with the probable development of Alzheimer’s, I will receive three doses of the vaccine, which has minimal side effects.
Researchers find Aztec 'death whistles' do weird things to the listeners' brains
Participants in an experiment rated the sounds of the skull-shaped whistles as extremely negative, defining them as frightening and aversive.
Controlling blood sugar may slow brain aging - study
One’s chronological age is the number of years lived, while brain age indicates the brain’s actual health. They are often not identical.
Scientists uncover 80-million-year-old ancient bird's brain structure
The fossilized skull of Navaornis is almost perfectly intact, a rarity for such an ancient specimen.
New study links air pollution to increased autism risk
Researchers find that exposure to nitric oxide during pregnancy can disrupt fetal brain development.
New study shows what happens to your brain when you’re watching movies
The brain activates 24 different neural networks while watching a movie, depending on scene complexity.
Poor sleep in middle age accelerates brain aging by up to three years
A study recently published in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that poor sleep in middle age could accelerate brain aging.
Mind-control technology is already here
Braintech, the interface between the brain and technology, is a fascinating frontier. Dr. Jacob Blumenthal highlighted its revolutionary potential.
How to Focus With ADHD: Best Tips and Tricks to Try
Wondering how to focus with ADHD? Learn effective tips and strategies to improve focus when dealing with ADHD and enhance your concentration and productivity.