Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that ...

“Some degree of memory loss can be considered normal, especially with age,” Carmen Carrión, a neuropsychologist and an ...

The brain is a complex organ that regulates everything you do. It sends and receives chemical and electrical signals through the body that control and coordinate thought, memory, emotion, ...

You can use up all the storage on your phone or max out your computer's drive, but can you use up all the memory space in your brain? Despite how you might feel before an exam or after a sleepless ...

Your brain isn’t just an organ; it’s your body’s most dynamic storyteller, constantly firing, repairing, and rewriting itself ...

It’s no secret that aerobic exercise can help stave off some of the ravages of aging. But a growing body of research suggests ...

Drinking alcohol can also cause both short term and long term changes to your brain. Here’s what you need to know.

A new study finds that your brain may learn better when you’re slightly tired. Researchers discovered that long-term memory formation peaks during mild fatigue, challenging the traditional idea that ...

Chronic stress and elevated cortisol levels can damage the body's natural rhythm and disrupt the part of the brain involved ...

The best time for learning may be when you feel exhausted. In A Nutshell Rats’ brains respond differently to the same ...

Many factors contribute to dementia. But the role of particulates — microscopic solids or droplets in the air — is drawing ...

Many medications can cause memory loss, including benzodiazepines, opioids, certain antidepressants, and antihistamines.