Most of us know the feeling: you lie in bed replaying the same scenario, asking the same "what if?" questions, and no matter how many times you turn it over, […] ...

Remind yourself that brain fog is usually temporary and it's okay to slow down, delegate tasks or ask for help when you need ...

In the face of a perceived threat, your body often activates a fight-or-flight response. George Peters/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images Heart in your throat. Butterflies in your stomach. Bad gut ...

You walk into a room and forget why. You reread the same sentence three times. You feel like your brain is buffering. If any of that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Brain fog—once dismissed as a ...

Emotional or rewarding experiences can preserve memories of concurrent ordinary events, offering insights into how the brain decides what to keep and what to forget.

The human brain shrinks as it ages, affecting the ability to remember — it’s part of life. Yet there are a lucky few, called “SuperAgers,” who possess a brain that fights back. For these people, ...

It may be time to think outside the box. Many Americans will experience some level of brain decline as they age, ranging from mild cognitive impairment to dementia. Maintaining a sharp mind is crucial ...

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Just a few months into the new U.S. president’s term, major changes are occurring in how the government’s main biomedical research agency, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), allocates funding. I ...

It’s been recognized for some time that Alzheimer’s disease affects brain regions differently and that tau — a protein known to misbehave — plays an important role in the disease. Normally, tau helps ...

Cold showers have captured the attention of wellness enthusiasts, mental health advocates, athletes and everyday people seeking a simple but powerful boost in their daily lives. From social media ...