Your nose’s superpower is thanks to a “superhighway” that leads directly into your brain. The olfactory system runs straight to the hippocampus, or your memory hub, whereas other sensory systems have ...

A new study analyzed older adults who ate 60 grams of unsalted skin-roasted peanuts every day for 16 weeks. Scientists found ...

Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez has found ways to plant memories in mice. Here's what that could mean for humans.

There is a strong link between regular physical exercise and good brain health, according to one study. Researchers found ...

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Using brain games and mental exercises are incredibly important for keeping your memory strong as you get older, but research ...

A study of nearly 300 adults showed that being more active and walking more slows the decline of brain function associated with Alzheimer’s. The post Does walking and moving more protect your brain ...

Imagine giving your brain a mini reset, not with caffeine, nootropic pills or hours of meditation but simply by adjusting ...

A minority of people have hyperthymesia, or highly superior autobiographical memory, so they can remember events in their ...

Teens talk about their “brain rot” online. While there isn’t data to back it up, per se, experts do have concerns about the ...

A team of UChicago psychology researchers used fMRI scans to learn why certain moments carry such lasting power ...

Mothers make a lot of sacrifices, some of which start before the little bundle of joy is even born…and yes, you can add ...