Scientists at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Chicago found that “SuperAgers” generate twice as many new ...

Some people in their 80s have memories as sharp as those of people decades younger.

A single exercise session increased electrical activity in a brain region tied to learning and memory, a first-of-its-kind ...

Adults whose brains still have strong neuron production seem to have better memory and cognitive function than do those in ...

A pair of new studies have provided fresh evidence in the long-running scientific debate—and the result could be ...

A University of Iowa-led research team has documented in humans that physical exercise sparks an increase in brain waves ...

"Super-agers" seem to produce more new nerve cells in a brain region important for memory than other people their age ...

In a series of experiments, researchers found that a communication pathway between the brain and the gut may be integral to how well the brain holds on to memories. The genesis for the study came ...

A new study shows that prolonging cellular energy in brain cells helps transform fleeting experiences into lasting memories.

Study maps five major eras of brain wiring from birth to old age, revealing the key turning points that shape how we learn, ...

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 ...

The largest fMRI study to date finds that heavy cannabis use in young adults reduces brain activity and impairs working memory performance.