Brain & Neurological Health

Depression may not be a single disorder with a one-size-fits all treatment protocol.

The detailed maps of odor receptors in the nose and brain reveal an unexpected order behind one of the body’s most mysterious senses.

A Cochrane review found that anti-amyloid drugs offer minimal cognitive benefit while raising risks of brain swelling and bleeding.

New research suggests lactate, long dismissed as a workout waste product, may serve as an alternative brain fuel.

Could breakfast be your medicine?

A phase 3 clinical trial offers a choice to millions of Americans who cannot tolerate standard breathing-machine therapy.

A simple daily water bottle workout boosts blood flow to the brain, improving both cognitive function and muscle strength.

What does the “upside down food pyramid” look like in everyday eating terms? How do we affordably meet our daily quota of proteins, fats, and nutrients the “pyr

A study found that lower vitamin D levels at age 39 were linked to Alzheimer's-related brain changes 16 years later.

Acts of kindness may be one of the most effective antidotes to dementia.

A sleep specialist explains when snoring is harmless—and when it could be a health warning.

A study of more than 11,000 adolescents found those who used cannabis had reduced gains in memory, attention, and processing speeds.

House calls have made a virtual comeback, but can they replace in-person visits?

Even light exercise appears to synchronize brain regions involved in memory, helping explain why thinking can feel clearer after a workout.

Two brain experts say midlife is a critical window for brain health. 

New research from Sweden finds that replacing passive screen time with mentally stimulating activities such as reading or working may reduce dementia risk.

Forgetfulness, lapses in concentration, fatigue, and mood swings may be due to chronic brain inflammation.

Beginners benefit the most from cooking at home, according to a 6-year Japanese study of nearly 11,000 adults. 

In addition to medication, exercise plays a key role in managing Parkinson’s disease.

Grandparents who provide part-time child care show slower cognitive decline and up to 24 percent lower dementia risk.

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor says we can take control of our thoughts and emotions instead of letting them control us.

Some people aged 80 and older have memories that rival those of people 30 years younger.

A sleep‑lab study finds that all‑night pink noise–used by millions to drown out traffic and snoring–reduces REM sleep and distorts normal sleep patterns.

Children with autism seem to have a higher need for nutrients. Though when it comes down to specifics, every child is different.

Scientists investigate a new link between Chlamydia pneumoniae bacteria in the eyes and brains of Alzheimer's patients.

A 15-year Swedish study finds meat may shield carriers of the APOE4 gene against Alzheimer's—unless they're eating processed meats.

How babies' exposure to screens in their first years may shape the way their brains handle decisions and stress well into adolescence.