A new study provides the best evidence to date that the connection patterns between various parts of the human brain can tell scientists the specialized functions of each region. Previous research has ...

Hormone levels fluctuate like the tides, ebbing and flowing according to carefully orchestrated cycles. These hormones not only influence the body, but can cross into the brain and shape the behavior ...

Your brain ventricles are four fluid-filled chambers that produce cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid helps nourish your brain and protect it from injury. It would be easy to argue that your brain is the ...

Sickle cell disease is often thought of solely as a blood disorder, but new research from the Wood Neuro Research Group ...

For decades, scientists have mapped attention, memory, language, and reasoning to separate brain networks — yet one big mystery remained: why does the mind feel like a single, unified system?

A new human study suggests that extra virgin olive oil may support brain health by influencing the gut microbiome.

Brain specialists say protecting cognitive health isn’t about one miracle solution — it’s about consistent lifestyle habits that support sleep, nutrition, and overall brain function.

Starting a new exercise routine does more than just build muscle and cardiovascular endurance, as a recent study shows it also trains the brain to release larger amounts of a restorative protein. The ...

For many people, birdwatching starts as a quiet outdoor hobby. A pair of binoculars, a walk through a wooded trail or neighborhood park, and the simple challenge of spotting different species can turn ...