Lingering inflammation from viruses like COVID-19 or HIV can take a lasting toll on the brain. New research shows exactly how specific immune system imbalances lead to memory lapses and slowed ...

You’ve likely experienced it: a day when your mind just feels a bit slow — finding the right words takes effort, processing feels sluggish, and recalling information takes longer than usual. People ...

The difference between the brain's predicted age and actual chronological age, called a brain age gap, may influence the relationship between cognitive impairment risk factors, like high blood ...

Many older adults struggle with sleep as their brains fail to switch off, a study reveals. Insomniacs' brains remain alert due to a flattened circadian rhythm and persistent sequential thinking, ...

The Rio Grande Valley has one of the highest dementia rates in Texas — nearly double the national average — driven by risk factors such as cardiovascular disease.

At a certain point, older folks occasionally develop a penchant for making verbal slurs, mental stumbles, rambling speeches, and confusing responses. They often claim that they have no memory of ...

Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have developed a new algorithm, the Krakencoder, that merges multiple types of brain imaging data to better understand how the brain s wiring underpins behavior, ...

Experts highlight the importance of cognitive engagement and physical health in maintaining brain health and reducing the ...

The relationship between music and the human brain has fascinated neuroscientists for decades. While meditation has long been celebrated for its cognitive benefits, recent neurological research ...

That mental merry-go-round of “what ifs” and “should haves” isn’t just annoying. It’s actually rewiring your brain as you read this sentence. Overthinking – that relentless mental chewing on problems ...