Scientists have uncovered a powerful new clue in the mystery of brain aging: a single protein called FTL1. In aging mice, higher levels of this protein weakened connections between brain cells and led ...

Even a brief time spent on a bedside pedal device has positively impacted an area of the brain related to memory, according ...

A new study suggests targeting a certain protein could one day stop neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Making life harder sounds deeply unfun, but it might be good for your cognitive function.

Memory loss often feels like something that arrives late in life. In reality, the story may begin much earlier, long before ...

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“Lifestyle choices, especially physical activity, can have a meaningful impact on how the brain functions over time,” said ...

Researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a protein, FTL1, that accelerates brain ageing. Experiments in mice show that ...

Scientists zeroed in on a lesser-known part of the brain that helps control both sleep cycles and memory.

Can exercise replace ADHD medication? A new study reveals that integrated cognitive-motor exercise significantly improves inhibitory control and working memory in children aged 6–10.

Nelson Dellis credits techniques like the method of loci for his extraordinary memory. Now, brain scans have revealed the ...

The default mode network (DMN) is a distributed set of interconnected brain regions that has long been associated with internally oriented cognition such as remembering the past, thinking about the ...