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 ...

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

Activating two somatostatin receptors enhances amyloid beta breakdown and improves memory in models of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the RIKEN Center for Brain ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

Protect your cognitive health by cutting the snacks that strain your blood vessels. Experts warn that these everyday staples ...

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

Mental illness is often described in abstract terms, but is rooted in the brain. A study reveals that genes influencing ...