The intricate web of chemical messengers that facilitate communication between neurons represents one of the body’s most complex and fascinating systems. These neurotransmitters, including serotonin, ...

Blueberries: Nature's Memory Boosters These tiny blue powerhouses pack an extraordinary punch when it comes to brain health.

Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are associated with brain mechanisms underlying mental health and ...

The vast community of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract-the gut microbome, is closely connected to many aspects of ...

Mental health professionals are discovering that many cases of anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders might actually originate in the digestive system rather than the brain, fundamentally ...

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas are a step closer to defining the function of two proteins involved in neurotransmitter release, which initiates communication between neurons ...

Serotonin and dopamine are two neurotransmitters that work in tandem to boost mood and regulate bodily functions like sleep ...

Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that ...

A study conducted at Turku PET Centre in Finland showed that changes in the functioning of opioid neurotransmitters in the brain may underlie anorexia. Anorexia nervosa is a serious psychiatric ...

Playing certain brain-training games may boost production of a neurotransmitter responsible for attention and focus, ...