Sitting might be a comfortable and convenient way to spend much of your day, but a new study of older adults suggests it can lead to brain shrinkage and cognitive issues, irrespective of how much ...

NASHVILLE — Are you reading this while lounging on your couch? You might want to stand up. New research shows that too much sitting could damage your brain, regardless of your exercise habits. A study ...

We have more control over our brains in old age than we might think. If only there were a way to reverse or even just stop the aging process. Sadly that will probably never be a thing (no matter what ...

On brain scans, these people show less brain shrinkage than would be expected at their stage of life and, because of this, may be more protected against developing dementia. The scientists who studied ...

The human brain requires constant nourishment to maintain its complex network of billions of neurons, yet certain foods actively work against optimal brain function. While most people focus on foods ...

3D brain of the common shrew, reconstructed from in vivo MRI scans. Different colors show different brain regions: neocortex (blue), olfactory bulb (light blue), enthorinal/piriform cortices (grey), ...

Researchers are delving into structural changes in the brain during the midlife transition. During menopause, women can experience forgetfulness, brain fog, and other cognitive symptoms. Over the ...

Even if your blood pressure numbers look good, wide swings from one heartbeat to the next could spell trouble for your brain, according to new research from the University of Southern California. The ...

* Prolonged sitting accelerates brain shrinkage, especially in memory-related areas * Physical activity alone doesn't undo the damage of excessive //sitting * APOE- (and) #949;4 gene carriers face ...

Mark Twain said, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” When it comes to brain health, minding does matter. It may seem hard to believe, but after age 30, our ...