Left untreated, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can have short- and long-term effects on your brain, from memory and learning to cognitive functions.

Obstructive sleep apnea disrupts brain function in several ways, including low oxygen levels, interrupted sleep, and vascular risk. Several regions throughout the brain may shrink, and the ...

Scientists are growing more worried about microplastics, which have been found not only in oceans and the air but also throughout the human body, including the brain. A new animal study found that low ...

Think your cerebellum only coordinates fluid movements? New 2026 research reveals how your "little brain" also creates the ...

As a parent, a spouse, and someone who works full time at my job and pretty much full time at keeping a household running, I often feel like I have 20 tabs open in my brain at once. There are always ...

What you eat isn’t just fuel,” says Amy Shapiro, RD. “It truly influences how your brain functions, ages, and feels.” ...

WASHINGTON — If you’ve ever felt foggy, unfocused or downright sluggish on a hot summer day, you’re not imagining things. Science says extreme heat doesn’t just make you sweat, it can also mess with ...

What if your brain could improve faster than you think? Here’s how a 12-week plan can boost focus, memory, and mental energy.

Regularly engaging in creative activities—like painting, dancing, or gaming—can help keep your brain biologically younger, regardless of your actual age. Creativity boosts brain health by enhancing ...

You can see it coming in right there, that little spot,” says neuroscientist and engineer Laura Lewis. A remarkably bright pulsing dot has appeared on the monitor in front of us. We are watching, in ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Your endocrine system regulates many bodily functions, from ...

Microplastics have been found in our lungs, guts, and even our blood. Now, researchers say they may reduce protective enzymes and proteins that keep neurons strong. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning ...