Menopause is associated with distinct structural changes in the brain. Multiple studies have documented reductions in gray matter volume in both the frontal and temporal cortices and the ...

A new study suggests that where a person lives can be linked to their brain health and potential risk for dementia.

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New research reveals that child maltreatment leaves measurable biological “scars” on DNA, altering brain structure and function.

Staying social lowers overall stress levels and increases levels of the feel-good hormone oxytocin, Kaiser points out. He ...

New research shows that neighborhood conditions — from pollution and housing to economic opportunity — may directly affect ...

The conditions where you live may influence your brain health and risk for dementia, according to a new study from Wake ...

Researchers in Göttingen, Germany, have elucidated the structure and function of otoferlin, a protein that plays a crucial ...

New research indicates that a pregnant mother’s exposure to a class of persistent synthetic chemicals is associated with ...

A new study led by Rice University's Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede has revealed that protein clumps, or plaques that clog the brain, associated with Parkinson's disease are not merely waste; they can ...

Neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki reveals that regular exercise physically reshapes the brain, enhancing memory and focus.