Researchers have identified a brain protein whose absence leads to memory loss and Alzheimer’s-like damage in mice.

In fact, a growing body of research suggests that hobbies can support mental health by reducing stress, improving mood and ...

High levels of calcium are toxic to cells and contribute to loss of neurons in Alzheimer’s disease. A new JCI Insight study ...

Women are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease as men, and the search for why is ongoing. There’s a thought that the decline could be tied to brain changes that happen in menopause, or the ...

A nanomaterial based on a platform developed by Professor Samuel Stupp crosses the blood-brain barrier and targets harmful ...

Last year, a clinical trial found that a mix of exercise, a healthy diet, social engagement and brain games could improve cognitive capabilities in older adults at risk of cognitive decline or ...

The human brain, despite its remarkable resilience, remains vulnerable to conditions that can drastically alter quality of life. A landmark study published in the BMJ Journal of Neurology, ...

It’s important for everyone to keep up with healthy habits as you get older. Taking care of your physical and mental well-being can help keep your body and joints functioning for longer, maintain bone ...

The adage “you are what you eat” holds true even for your mental health. Here are three food groups that keep the therapist away. The gut-brain axis is a complex communication network linking the ...

Foods like extra-virgin olive oil, berries and eggs have nutrients to benefit brain health. More brain health-promoting ...

Forgotten where you put your keys again? Blanked on your neighbor’s name mid-conversation? While these momentary mental hiccups happen to everyone, they can trigger that nagging worry about what they ...

Brain protection is important in all sports – not just rugby – and this British company is leading the way with protective headgear. Given the concerns over the short- and long-term consequences of ...