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 ...

Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways A nutrient-rich diet supports brain health and may help prevent chronic diseases linked to cognitive decline.Fatty fish, leafy greens, berries, ...

"This response evolved to help us cope with new challenges and can help us form stronger memories in order to deal with these ...

Long before memory problems appear, your brain may already be losing neurons. That is the unsettling message from new work by ...

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You can use up all the storage on your phone or max out your computer's drive, but can you use up all the memory space in your brain? Despite how you might feel before an exam or after a sleepless ...

Have you ever put your keys down and then completely forgotten where to find them? The brain has to work hard to protect information in your working memory from distractions. How this process works ...

In animal studies, keeping brain NAD + levels in balance prevented Alzheimer’s from developing. Even more striking, restoring NAD + balance after the disease was already advanced allowed the brain to ...

Research suggests that individuals who partake in creative activities, such as arts and crafts, musical instruments, and ...

Researchers have created a protein that can detect the faint chemical signals neurons receive from other brain cells. By ...

The parts of the brain needed to remember words have been identified. Those areas are affected by a common form of epilepsy, say scientists. A team of neurologists and neurosurgeons at University ...

Emotions and scents can create unforgettable moments. Neuroscience shows that both personal experiences and social memories ...