New research reveals how physical activity may directly preserve brain structure and support memory function as you age.

Hormone levels fluctuate like the tides, ebbing and flowing according to carefully orchestrated cycles. These hormones not only influence the body, but can cross into the brain and shape the behavior ...

The simple act of crossing a road could help shield the brain from dementia and other cognitive conditions, according to new ...

Changes to one's hippocampus, the brain's memory centre, in response to prolonged pain could be an important factor for why ...

Long working hours may alter the structure of the brain, particularly the areas associated with emotional regulation and executive function, such as working memory and problem solving, suggest the ...

The findings of preliminary research indicate that long working hours may alter the structure of the brain, particularly those areas associated with emotional regulation and executive function, such ...

Share on Pinterest A new study aims to explain how menopause restructures the brain. Pawel Wewiorski/Getty Images A research team from Puerto Rico carried out a literature review to compile findings ...

Research found that participants who were experts in this pastime showed "differences in both brain structure and brain activity." ...