Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD A person’s brain is not fully developed until their mid to late 20s, as the brain grows in physical size and with the emergence and strengthening of ...

New research suggests the nutrient plays a role in brain development beginning in the womb. Supplements may be a low-cost ...

Infants exposed to gamma-aminobutyric acid-based anesthetics, such as sevoflurane or propofol, before 2 months of age showed faster development of visual brain responses by 2 to 5 months, according to ...

Brain health is more than extending the quality of life as people age; it is about unlocking the full potential of your cognitive and emotional capacities and enriching your life at every stage.

“Brain age and brain age gaps are a valuable tool for studying neurodevelopment in infants and children,” said Sun. “And being able to establish normative trajectories of development in early life ...

From fetal stages through adolescence, the brain undergoes rapid, layered development—from basic motor skills to complex ...

Brain specialist Dr. Daniel Amen warns that marijuana use in teens and young adults is linked to higher rates of mental issues as research on cannabis' health impact develops.

The brain demands extraordinary resources despite representing just 2% of body weight. It consumes 20% of the body’s energy and requires specific nutrients to function optimally.

Poor sleep in your 40s could make your brain age faster, new research suggests. The findings add to a growing body of evidence that sleep quality is closely linked to cognitive health, emphasizing ...