While all nuts and seeds are beneficial, walnuts are exceptional. They’re even shaped like tiny brains!. Walnuts contain ...

The brain is a complex organ that regulates everything you do. It sends and receives chemical and electrical signals through the body that control and coordinate thought, memory, emotion, ...

Between constant demands of work, family obligations and the millions of things on your to-do list, it's easy to feel like you're at or beyond capacity. The result? You may feel fatigued, disconnected ...

“The results showed that individuals who were physically active performed better in these cognitive tests, demonstrating [that the] human brain is plastic,” Azizi added. Neuroplasticity is the ability ...

When it comes to keeping your brain sharp and agile for years to come, some of the most powerful strategies are surprisingly unconventional. Exciting new studies suggest that a handful of unexpected ...

As a parent, a spouse, and someone who works full time at my job and pretty much full time at keeping a household running, I often feel like I have 20 tabs open in my brain at once. There are always ...

A first-of-its-kind study in twins found that taking daily protein and prebiotic supplements can improve memory test scores ...

My patient, Derek,* is a high-achiever. Like many high achieving individuals, he struggles under the weight of his own high expectations. He assumes that being harsh toward himself and always ...

Once you reach a certain age, taking care of your brain health and cognitive function becomes more important than ever. There are so many lifestyle habits you’ll want to start paying attention to, ...

Power naps have health benefits, according to sleep researchers. Doctors are sharing tips on how you can take better naps to improve your brain function, mood, and alertness. Naps are important for ...

I like to think I’m smart. Not very smart. Not extremely smart. Just smart. (Or maybe I’ve just fallen prey to what’s called the better than average effect?) I would like to be smarter, and I’m ...

Good sleep patterns are vital as the brain flushes toxins while asleep Getty A study found that poor sleep can negatively impact how well the glymphatic system works The system works by collecting ...