(Guido Mieth/Getty Images) What's good for your aging gut may also be good for your aging brain. A first-of-its-kind study in ...

New research reveals a powerful connection between gut health and cognitive function—offering hope for better brain aging.

Historical views of the brain reflect the biases of the time. The industrial age spawned mechanical explanations for the ...

Researchers have mapped how "histone bivalency" acts as a molecular clock for brain development. By holding genes in a poised state, this mechanism ensures neurons mature only after completing ...

A brief period of exercise may do more for your brain than you expect. New research led by the University of Iowa shows that even a single workout can rapidly shift how your brain processes memory.

New research suggests that acute stress may impair key brain functions involved in managing emotions -- particularly in people living with 'distress disorders' such as depression, anxiety, and ...

People whose brain age is older than their actual chronological age by 10 years may have a 39% higher future risk of dementia ...

An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process information, according to new research. An often-ignored type of cell in the brain ...

Simple daily patterns can impact brain function more than expected. Dr Kunal Sood highlights how sleep, stress, diet and ...

Your teen’s sleeping habits may affect how their brain functions, according to new research from the University of Georgia. And lack of quality sleep may put kids at risk of developing problem ...