McGill University researchers have identified a brain function that helps explain why childhood stress raises metabolic health risks for some women later in life. A new study found that variations in ...

The human brain contains about 86 billion neurons. These cells fire electrical signals that help the brain store memories and send information and commands throughout the brain and the nervous system.

At this razor's edge, brains are primed to gain new information, Hengen said. "Brains need to reach criticality to think, remember and learn." Hengen proposed criticality as a unifying theory of brain ...

Recent work has revealed some of the many crucial functions of astrocytes, brain cells that were once thought to play primarily supportive roles for neurons. Astrocytes do handle debris around neurons ...

A study by University of Massachusetts Amherst finds that using alcohol to cope with stress in early adulthood may lead to ...

Reaction time reflects brain processing speed; simple tests like the ruler drop can reveal attention, coordination, and early ...

Researchers have identified a surprising brain pattern that may help explain why people with ADHD often struggle to stay focused. Even while awake, their brains can slip into brief episodes of ...

Researchers found that people who consumed virgin olive oil rather than refined olive oil showed improved cognitive function ...

What you eat in your 40s impacts your memory in your 80s. A study shows diets rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and ...

As we age, it’s not uncommon for the brain to change in ways that can negatively impact our cognition. However, there is one population known as “SuperAgers” who are adults ages 80 and older who tend ...