This fluid is distributed to the exterior of the brain and to the spinal cord, where it provides a cushion against physical impact and helps maintain normal function. The brain and spinal cord tog ...

Sadly, as we get older, naps become an occasional luxury instead of a daily requirement, and work, chores, and life take ...

In a small cohort of adults in South Korea, the presence of cerebral small vessel disease was associated with color reading ...

The zona incerta (ZI) is a deep brain region originally described by Auguste Forel as an “immensely confusing area about which nothing can be said.” Despite the elusive nature of this structure, ...

The Amyloid—Tangle Connection. Aβ aggregates (green) hyper-excite neurons in tau epicenters and connected regions, strengthening that connectivity. This pushes tau propagation from one region to ...

To manage memory lapses, experts suggest using practical techniques. Absentmindedness, often caused by multitasking or distractions, can be tackled by making to-do lists, setting reminders, and ...

It's not just that you start to slowly (or sometimes not so slowly) begin losing your mental capacity as you age — your brain actually gets smaller the older you get, shrinking about 5% per decade ...

The Chinese study published in the journal Nature Aging measured levels in the brain of 13 specific proteins that are ...

A neuroscientist reveals that we have more control over brain aging than we think. Discover how three simple exercises can prevent brain shrinkage and keep it sharp as we grow older.