A new study shows that when energy is depleted—such as during a stroke—neurons begin releasing glutamate in abnormal, self-amplifying bursts that can damage nerve cells.

Our brain requires a constant supply of energy. A disrupted energy supply, as, for instance, caused by a stroke, can have ...

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COVID-19 may shrink the brain's gray matter, primarily in areas of the brain involved in smell and memory processing, a large ...

That means the phrases you deliberately say out loud can become tiny daily workouts for your prefrontal cortex. The more reps ...

Neuroscientists have carefully studied how synapses only have access to their own “local” information, yet collectively they ...

Engaging in a long-term meditation practice could significantly alleviate stress and slow down aging, suggests a new study ...

Your to-do list will never end, said Thomas Curran, an associate professor of psychology at the London School of Economics and Political Science and the author of “The Perfection Trap: Embracing the ...

Heavy drinking is associated with an increased risk of a type of brain injury linked with memory and thinking problems.

Previous research has shown a link between chronic alcohol abuse and brain shrinkage, leading to impaired mental ability. But the new findings indicate that even low to moderate amounts of alcohol ...

Brain fog, characterized by concentration difficulties, forgetfulness, and mental fatigue, isn't a condition itself but a symptom of underlying issues. Lack of sleep, poor diet, stress ...

Secretary Kristi Noem reportedly sent an email Monday night offering employees at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) three options to voluntarily exit and shrink the size of the federal ...