A possible new treatment for impaired brain blood flow and related dementias is on the horizon. Research by scientists at the ...

Even consciousness could reveal its secrets someday with this realistic simulation, researchers hope. It will not only ...

We have only just started to understand how our brains clean themselves, but columnist Helen Thomson finds promising evidence ...

The human brain is constantly processing information that unfolds at different speeds—from split-second reactions to sudden ...

A new bioluminescent tool allows neurons to glow on their own, letting scientists track brain activity without harmful lasers ...

2 servings of peanuts per day could help improve brain blood flow and preserve brain health as we age, a small trial suggests ...

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 ...

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 ...

When you are dying, at least in my limited experience, you start remembering everything. Images come in flashes—people and places and stray conversations—and refuse to stop. I see my best friend from ...

While the exact causes of neurodegenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia are still largely unknown, researchers have been able to identify a key characteristic in affected brains: ...

Introduction: The glymphatic system ensures the clearance of toxic byproducts of cerebral metabolism and relies on the movement of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) through the perivascular and interstitial ...

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