Research analyzing brain activity in individuals during periods of low mood has revealed that feelings of sadness and anxiety involve communication between two specific brain ...

Research into hibernating animals reveals that memory lives in the cell and life is defined by the persistence of embodied information.

Forget the crosswords—new clinical research proves that consistent physical movement is the ultimate "smart pill" for memory and cognitive speed.

The fact is that the health of your heart, the quality of your sleep and even the state of your gums can all affect your risk of developing dementia - now the UK's biggest killer.

The health benefits of dietary flavanols appear to come from their ability to trigger responses in the brain and the body’s stress systems. That slightly dry, tightening feeling some foods leave in ...

A preclinical study published in Nature has found evidence that the hippocampus, the brain region that stores memory, also ...

A new study finds the hippocampus reorganizes memories to predict rewards. This discovery explains how the brain learns and why Alzheimer's affects decision-making.

A preclinical study published in Nature has found evidence that the hippocampus, the brain region that stores memory, also reorganizes memories to anticipate future outcomes.

A new study in mice suggests that memory problems in Alzheimer’s disease may stem from a breakdown in how the brain replays recent experiences during periods of rest. The research was carried out by s ...

While diet changes have long been credited for long-term health benefits, it's not often for brain health. A new UNC study ...

From the distinctive chemical smell of purple mimeograph paper to the exact thirty-five cent price of Saturday matinees, ...

"These results suggest that memory decline in aging is not just about one region or one gene – it reflects a broad biological ...