Making music is a mental workout. The brain must simultaneously co-ordinate sound and vision, as well as fine motor control, ...

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A new study found combining the Mediterranean diet and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension reduces the odds of heart disease and other ills.

The finding was a result of a study that drew on data from roughly 7,000 participants aged 40 to 94, none of whom had ...

Recent research indicates a link between an animal’s gut bacteria and brain function. This may be true in humans, too.

Scientists have found a way to make one of the most aggressive brain tumors vulnerable to the immune system. A single injection of a modified virus can invade glioblastoma, kill cancer cells, and ...

A new discovery by McGill researchers sheds light on how we retain memories over time, even though brain activity is constantly changing. Published in Nature, the preclinical study found the brain's ...

Brain imaging offers a way to examine how different regions of the brain participate in cognitive function”— Dr.

Many people believe closing their eyes sharpens hearing, but that is not always true. In noisy settings, participants struggled more to hear faint sounds with their eyes closed, while matching visuals ...

Relapsing after quitting cocaine is not simply a matter of willpower — it reflects physical changes in the brain, according to new research. Scientists have found that repeated cocaine use reshapes ...

"If brain function is an emergent property of its physical structure, how can we recover it from complete shutdown?" The post ...

Overloaded with worries? Dive into nature for a quick mental recharge! A fresh study highlights that even short visits to green spaces can significantly ease stress, refocus your mind, and declutter ...