A new study analyzed older adults who ate 60 grams of unsalted skin-roasted peanuts every day for 16 weeks. Scientists found that about two servings daily could increase verbal memory and blood flow ...

Yup, moving your body supports your mind. "Engaging in regular physical activity is crucial because it increases blood flow ...

Other studies have shown that napping between 30 and 90 minutes can help with cognitive tasks such as word recall and figure ...

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 ...

Exercise helps boost brain health, one study shows. Here, researchers and experts explain the findings, plus share the ...

Do you want to improve the structure and function of your brain? Research at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign continues to ...

Scientists have shown that specialized cells involved in how the body responds to insulin are activated in the brain after exercise, suggesting that physical activity may directly improve brain ...

Brain fog is a term used to describe feeling mentally slow, forgetful, unfocused, or confused. Many women experience it ...

A new study from Yale School of Medicine has found that a single dose of the hormone oxytocin, delivered via nasal spray, can enhance brain activity while processing social information in children ...

Studies suggest that racism and gender discrimination are linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline and even heart disease ...

Faulty brain circuits seen in Down syndrome may be caused by the lack of a particular molecule essential for the development and function of the nervous system, new research suggests. Restoring the ...