The leading theories of consciousness suggest that the outer layer of the human brain, called the cortex (in blue in figure 1 ...

The human brain can concurrently support a wide range of advanced mental functions, including attention, memory and the ...

Researchers show how fatty foods quickly disrupt memory by blocking neurons’ recycling process, with changes appearing in just seven days.

Researchers found cells that ‘fired’ in pattern that mirrored mileage clock by ticking along with distance travelled ...

Two hundred billion trillion. Having little to do since my retirement from the ABC, I recently counted the number of stars in the universe and that’s the grand (and official) total I came up with: two ...

A new study suggests that microplastics from polystyrene products could trigger symptoms of dementia's most common form ...

Given the complexity of the process, it’s astonishing any human has ever mastered the ability to read. Although written ...

As neurotech advances, hacking the brain is becoming a real possibility. Read on to learn more about neurotech, its ...

Challenge your mind. Like a muscle, the brain strengthens with use. Mander suggests learning a new language, playing music, doing puzzles or pursuing mentally demanding hobbies to help reinforce ...

The latest study assessed the brain health impacts of such plastic toxins that cross the blood-brain barrier. It found that the accumulation of such plastic particles in the brain can lead to ...

In a preclinical study, immune cells derived from adult stem cells were shown to reverse signs of neurodegenerative changes in the brain. “Young” immune cells developed by Cedars-Sinai researchers ...

Beets are colorful root vegetables rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals like folate, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. 10 The folate in beets helps lower homocysteine levels, an amino acid that ...