A research team has discovered that the two key pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's -- tau protein and beta-amyloid -- affect brain circuits in distinct yet synergistic ways, particularly those ...

Researchers using intracranial electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings from deep within the brain found that meditation led to changes in activity in the amygdala and hippocampus, key brain regions ...

As scientists unravel how sleep benefits the body, a study in mice is highlighting the potential pitfalls of using Ambien and other sleeping pills.

Scientists have pinpointed a brain circuit that, when activated, reduces anxiety without impairing memory. Using ...

Researchers using intracranial electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings from deep within the brain found that meditation led to ...

A paradigm-shifting study from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) shows an experimental drug, GL-II-73, has ...

Ibuprofen, a common painkiller, is found to boost memory and intelligence in a University College London study. While some ...

What they are losing is estrogen, which affects the brain wiring responsible for memory and how fast you process information.

Researchers have identified brain circuits disrupted by prenatal alcohol exposure, which may explain the cognitive ...

As people of all ages complain about the growing stresses of everyday life, a new study suggests meditation might help.Researchers at the Icahn School ...

An Ayurvedic herb is causing a lot of excitement for it’s brain-boosting powers. Here’s what the evidence shows.

New research shows that heavy lifetime use of cannabis — more than 1,000 times — is associated with reduced activity in areas ...