Why does the brain of some people stay sharp into their 80s and beyond? An expert explains what 25 years of exploring the ...

A new mouse study of spatial memory suggests that the brain's representation of places "drifts" over time. Memories of places ...

Nearly 300 people who have participated in the Northwestern University SuperAging Program since 2000 have helped show ...

A Harvard Medical School study reveals that lithium orotate supplementation effectively reverses Alzheimer's-like memory loss ...

The potential for these kinds of machines to reshape computer processing, increase energy efficiency, and revolutionize ...

In a preclinical study, Cedars-Sinai investigators found that boosting angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in key immune ...

Observational and philosophical analysis continued to examine the brain, as well as the impact that thinking, exercises, and ...

Researchers have a new hypothesis for how brain cells called astrocytes might contribute to memory storage in the brain. Their model, known as dense associative memory, would help explain the ...

The MIND diet, rich in brain-friendly foods, may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Leafy greens, eggs and salmon may help support memory and general brain function. Blueberries, lamb and ...

The brain needs adequate supplies of omega-3 fatty acids for cell membrane integrity, antioxidants to protect against free radical damage, and various vitamins and minerals that support ...

Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a fundamental role in recognition memory -- how the brain registers the difference between new and familiar objects and forms long-term ...