The hypothalamus is a small but important part of the brain that helps regulate sleep. It works like a body clock, telling us ...

Dementia is a syndrome associated with an ongoing decline of brain function, and although there is currently no cure, it's ...

Modern lifestyles are quietly shrinking our brains, impacting memory and cognitive function. From sleep deprivation and ...

Poor sleep in midlife could accelerate brain aging Sleeping is not just about regaining your strength. For adults in midlife, difficulty getting to sleep and waking up too early may accelerate brain ...

Most studies of brain functional networks have been based on fMRI scans of people at rest, but many parts of the brain or cortex are not fully active in the absence of external stimulation.

Scientists discovered that memory formation isn’t limited to the brain. Non-brain cells can activate memory genes, responding ...

New research published in Nature has shown that after experiencing a heart attack, the heart sends signals to the brain to increase amounts of deep sleep and promote healing. The study used a mouse ...

Dr. Fouzia Siddiqui, medical director of the sleep center at Sentara RMH Medical Center, who was not part of the study, said the risk of accelerated brain aging also includes effects on mood such ...

There may be multiple reasons for this, says Dr. Ertekin-Taner: One of them is that the brain needs healthy vasculature to ...