When people hear the term brain-eating amoeba, the reaction is almost always fear. News headlines, viral posts, and half-baked WhatsApp forwards make it sound like an everyday threat lurking in every ...

We're diving into how to protect your brain health—whether you’re worried about dementia or you simply want to preserve your mental agility as you blow out more birthday candles, here are the answers ...

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A UCSF team finds a liver protein, released with exercise, that improves memory in aging and Alzheimer’s disease by repairing the brain’s blood vessels. It's the missing link between exercise and ...

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We know that football players and boxers have brain damage from repeated blows. Now brain research reveals chronic job stress causes brain damage and tips to protect it.

Why your brain catastrophizes when someone doesn't text you back, and how to stop the constant rumination from ruining ...

High levels of calcium are toxic to cells and contribute to loss of neurons in Alzheimer’s disease. A new JCI Insight study identifies a mechanism through which the young brain protects itself against ...