The human brain shrinks as it ages, affecting the ability to remember — it’s part of life. Yet there are a lucky few, called “SuperAgers,” who possess a brain that fights back. For these people, ...

Your memory relies on reusing, overlapping and adapting rather than on a fixed number of storage spots. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

While scientists still do not know what exactly causes Alzheimer’s disease, previous research shows there are a number of potential factors. A new study explains how a research team was able to use a ...

As we age, maintaining cognitive function becomes essential for a healthy and independent life. Including specific fruits in your diet can support brain health, improve memory, and may help delay ...

Old age comes for everyone, but how fast it happens—and how healthy you remain when it does—can vary dramatically. Groundbreaking new research makes it easier than ever to determine how fast your ...

A new nasal-delivered nanotherapy shows promise against aggressive glioblastoma tumors. By activating the STING immune pathway using gold-core spherical nucleic acids, researchers were able to reach ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Talia Milgrom-Elcott nurtures belonging & advances STEM. When Dr. Melina Uncapher looks at the brain, she sees an organ constantly ...

Your sleep-deprived brain behaves as if you were about to nod off to sleep, even when you're awake. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...