Researchers measured acetylcholine production in participants' brains at the beginning and end of the 10-week trial.

A new study suggests that where a person lives can be linked to their brain health and potential risk for dementia.

Scientists are growing more worried about microplastics, which have been found not only in oceans and the air but also throughout the human body, including the brain. A new animal study found that low ...

Discover the new scientific finding that reveals how our brains defy conventional aging and what you can do to strengthen your own.

Your brain doesn’t have to become sluggish, forgetful, or foggy just because you’re getting older. While some minor changes in processing speed are normal with aging, significant cognitive decline isn ...

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The intricate connection between ocular disorders and brain function is a rapidly emerging field that is reshaping our ...

You can see it coming in right there, that little spot,” says neuroscientist and engineer Laura Lewis. A remarkably bright pulsing dot has appeared on the monitor in front of us. We are watching, in ...

The rate of smoking cigarettes has steadily declined since the 1960s – when Congress required warnings on cigarette boxes.

In the short term, high blood sugar can cause neurological symptoms, ranging from lethargy to trouble focusing and altered mental status, sometimes referred to as "brain fog." In the long term, it may ...

How do you like to spend your free time — reading, crafting, or watching TV? Researchers say your choice might affect your ...