Although it’s not the fountain of youth or a magic elixir, this B vitamin has surprising ties to disease, aging and mental state.
An innovative medicine aims to relieve symptoms in people who saw no effect—or ill effects—with past treatments.
Patients recovered most of their function after pediatric epilepsy surgery, which entailed removal or severing up to half the brain.
MRI-guided ultrasound waves can heat and destroy tiny areas of brain tissue that trigger tremors.
The ability to read and write allows people to engage in 'cognitively enriching' activities that exercise the brain.
Television, video games and endless other distractions are stealing away our slumber.
Social activity during midlife is linked to better memory and reasoning skills.
A full night's sleep could lead to improved mood and better brain function, boosting creativity, accuracy and memory.
Declines in smoking and an increase in aging populations, environmental contaminants point to a massive rise in cases in the coming years.
But studies show you can slow the progression of dementia. Here's what you should do to ensure long-term brain health.
Children who consistently get proper sleep are apt to see better outcomes in brain development and academic performance.
The optimum amount of sleep to keep your brain performing its best is seven to eight hours every night.
