The brain is our body’s command center, the control tower for our body and mind—no wonder it’s the focus of intense research across the globe, with so much interest in figuring out the mysteries of ...

It's one of nature's greatest ironies: the human brain lacks the ability to grasp its own complexity. Indeed, the brain is complicated. The three-pound organ housed in our heads consists of roughly 86 ...

How do scientists peer into the brain to better understand what is happening, where, and why? By taking advantage of the brain’s electromagnetic properties or by sending radioactive markers into the ...

Life places non-stop demands on the brain, and with age, changes in the brain’s structure and function threaten various degrees of cognitive impairment. To minimize the risk, scientists point ...

The human brain is incredible. The brain is constantly working to enable us to sense, process, think, react, choose, remember, move, and dream. All that the brain requires is sleep, exercise, and a ...

Editor’s note:Season 8 of thepodcast Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Guptagets back to basics with an in-depth examination of the brain in different states. Each episode will focus on one of those states ...

A newly characterized neural circuit enables the brain to sense and monitor inflammatory responses in the body, and in turn shape the course of the immune reaction. Artificial activation of components ...

In this experiment, ultrasound protocols comprising two distinct stimulation patterns by combining Low-Intensity Low-Frequency (LILF) 30Hz and 5Hz ultrasound were used. The first pattern, known as ...

Broccoli offers significant benefits for brain health. Its rich antioxidants, sulforaphane, and folate protect brain cells ...

Getting prompt and effective heart attack treatment may help you avoid complications that can affect brain functions such as memory, focus, and decision making. A heart attack can damage the brain ...