Stereotypes about the differences between men’s and women’s brains abound. The truth is more complicated…and surprising.
Alzheimer’s disease has been notoriously difficult to diagnose. Now, researchers have found an eye scan that may change that…
The right kind of volunteering can increase your brain's volume and improve your memory and mental skills. But it has to be the right kind!
Already known to have many health benefits, cocoa might also reverse cognitive decline from aging and sleep loss according to new research.
L-carnitine is an amino acid that helps the brain burn fat as fuel and boosts cell survival after a stroke. It increases oxygen circulation in the brain.
Take these supplements to keep your brain healthy: Ginkgo for cognitive ability, L-carnitine for brain function, and Bupleurum to help brain dysfunction.
You might think that remembering is always a good thing. But the ability to forget helps us make better decisions, according to neuroscientific studies.
A new discovery shows that if you want to have a stronger brain, the best kind of exercise is walking and running.
“Lifestyle programs” that aim to cut dementia risk by changing a single behavior such as exercise have flopped. But combining healthy habits? Success!
A shot of beetroot juice before you exercise can help your brain function better. Find out how—and how much.
Fine particulate pollution, mostly from autos and power plants, is a bigger risk factor for dementia than we knew. Here's how to protect yourself.
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia, is not the only kind. Learn about types of dementia, including vascular, Lewy bodies and more…
An easy-to-take commercially-available"sniff" test greatly improves the diagnosis of those most likely to develop Alzheimer's. Should you take it?
A good belly laugh feels good. But when a person laughs (or sobs) at inappropriate times or can’t seem to stop, it may signal a serious condition.
