All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making decisions. To supply the energy these tasks require while conserving this ...

While the exact causes of neurodegenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia are still largely unknown, ...

Dr. Joris said this was the first time scientists had proven that eating peanuts could improve brain blood flow in older adults. He believes the improvement in memory may be directly related to the ...

Key Highlights Nootropics are supplements that boost focus, memory, and mental clarity by supporting neurotransmitters and ...

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers Ukpong Eyo, PhD (from left); William Mills III, PhD; and graduate student Aida Lopez have made a discovery that could let us boost blood flow to ...

Nootropics aren't magic pills, but some nootropics like L-theanine and ginkgo biloba may help boost energy, improve memory, and promote relaxation.

Stress can be categorized as acute, episodic, or chronic, each with varying durations and impacts. "Good stress," such as exercise, initially stresses the body but ultimately leads to beneficial ...

Even when blood pressure is well controlled, older adults whose blood pressure fluctuates widely from one heartbeat to the ...

Habits are behaviors that have been automated, so you barely need to think about them. When it comes to starting a new habit, the prefrontal cortex is the head of the operation. The PFC is the folded ...