By documenting moments and facts with digital ease, your brain’s ability to encode and retain that information in long-term ...

In 2023, scientists estimated that there are more than 170 trillion plastic particles floating in the world's oceans. With more than 1 million metric tons of plastic produced each day, that number has ...

Ages 40 to 65 see a period of turmoil in the brain that has previously been overlooked. But identifying problems during this ...

Treating brain diseases is extraordinarily challenging, because drugs often work poorly and implants require risky surgery that can jeopardize critical brain functions. A group at MIT has sought a ...

Where fat is distributed across the body—not merely the total amount—significantly and independently influences brain ...

Neurons in the sleeping brain fire at rates that can match or exceed those measured during full wakefulness, according to ...

Your brain ventricles are four fluid-filled chambers that produce cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid helps nourish your brain and protect it from injury. It would be easy to argue that your brain is the ...

At a time when fiber, protein, or every other version of “maxxing” is used to focus on a specific diet goal, we have never been dialed in to how we eat. What’s new? Welcome to the year of brain foods.

Creatine is involved in several important biological processes that support normal body functions. Read on to know what ...

Microplastics have been found in our lungs, guts, and even our blood. Now, researchers say they may reduce protective enzymes and proteins that keep neurons strong. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning ...