Dark chocolate, rich in polyphenols, increases cerebral blood flow and improves cognitive function. This study aimed to determine whether the consumption of chocolate with a high concentration of ...

The brain is more changeable than most people realize—and the things that change it the most aren't complicated.

Peanuts aren’t just an easy snack for a ballgame or a road trip — they also can improve brain function and memory, Dutch researchers said earlier this month. Eating around 60 unsalted, skin-roasted ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." After 12 weeks, researchers found that the prebiotic supplement had led to significant changes in the ...

In today’s fast-paced world, our brains are constantly overloaded with information, stress, and distractions. The result? Mental fatigue, poor focus, anxiety, and memory issues. But what if you could ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Working out can be a great way to protect your brain ...

Using an in-home HEPA purifier for one month spurs a small but significant improvement in brain function in adults age 40 and ...

Between constant demands of work, family obligations and the millions of things on your to-do list, it's easy to feel like you're at or beyond capacity. The result? You may feel fatigued, disconnected ...

A new study from Yale School of Medicine has found that a single dose of the hormone oxytocin, delivered via nasal spray, can enhance brain activity while processing social information in children ...

New research conducted at the University of Kansas Medical Center indicates that older adults can improve brain function by raising their fitness level. Jeffrey Burns, M.D., professor of neurology and ...

Faulty brain circuits seen in Down syndrome may be caused by the lack of a particular molecule essential for the development and function of the nervous system, new research suggests. Restoring the ...