Sickle cell disease is often thought of solely as a blood disorder, but new research from the Wood Neuro Research Group provides measurable evidence that it can reshape how brain networks function.

There's research connecting poor dental care to higher dementia risk. We explore the connection between oral health and brain function and share practical steps to protect your cognitive health ...

Learning to play a musical instrument can protect your brain from aging, building up a defense against cognitive decline that lasts a lifetime. Researchers from Canada and China discovered older ...

Motherhood and menopause can affect women's cognitive health, positively, for the long-term—with significant implications for ...

A growing body of research suggests exercise can be beneficial for cognitive health.

Many patients suffer from epilepsy that cannot be controlled by current medications. Surgical removal of epileptogenic brain regions is effective in only about half of cases, and not all patients are ...

Growing neurons rely on chemical cues to find their targets, but new research shows that the brain’s physical properties help ...

(Nes/Getty Images) Those who have never endured the relentless ringing of tinnitus can only dream of the torment. In fact, a ...

Research suggests compounds in foods like blackberries and kale can influence brain chemistry tied to motivation and activity ...

New research suggests childhood cancer survivors may experience accelerated biological aging from treatments, potentially ...

Vagus nerve stimulation may treat many diseases by changing brain signals, inflammation, and organ communication.

Foods like crab, trout, salmon, and clams are high in vitamin B12. These and other B12-rich foods can offer health benefits.