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How does our brain manage to store and retrieve vivid memories with such remarkable precision? Scientists may finally have the answer. The post Unlocking the brain’s black box: Scientists discover distinct wiring of human memory appeared...

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A new study has uncovered how our brains process social acceptance and rejection. The post Study reveals what your brain learns from experiencing rejection appeared first on Study Finds.

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In a fascinating discovery that bridges the microscopic and the evolutionary, researchers have uncovered evidence that some of our smallest passengers - gut bacteria - may have played a role in one of humanity's biggest developments: our...

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The cure for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia may not be in a pill bottle — it may be a gym membership! The post Exercise’s daily dementia shield: Working out boosts brain for 24 hours appeared first on Study Finds.

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Neurons are the cells that govern brain function, and you are born with most of the neurons you will ever have during your lifetime. The post Adults can still grow new brain cells — They actually help you learn by listening appeared first...

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The brain areas most affected include regions in charge of processing auditory information, emotional processing, and memory. The post Heart disease could lead to rapidly declining brain health among men appeared first on Study Finds.

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Researchers have uncovered that the heart possesses a sophisticated mini-nervous system that's more complex than anyone thought. The post Your heart has a hidden brain, game-changing study discovers appeared first on Study Finds.

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New research explains exactly how this form of dementia affects the brain's ability to empathize with others in pain. The post Beyond memory loss: Rare dementia steals our ability to care appeared first on Study Finds.

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New research suggests music may do more than just trigger memories – it might even change how you remember them. The post Music can change how you feel about the past appeared first on Study Finds.

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Your body's ability to handle a workout might be more than just a matter of physical prowess – it could be your brain's insurance policy. The post 40% lower dementia risk: The workout habit that could protect your aging brain appeared...

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Scientists have discovered a startling connection between visceral fat and the abnormal brain proteins associated with Alzheimer's. The post Hidden fat layers could predict Alzheimer’s disease onset 20 years early appeared first on Study...

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BOSTON — The human brain takes decades to develop Alzheimer’s disease. But scientists have created a miniature version that reveals the same story in just six weeks. A new study has validated a revolutionary laboratory model for studying...

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Researchers in Switzerland have found that individual learning ability — not age — is the key to effective brain stimulation. The post Train your brain at any age! Scientists find it’s all about learning ability appeared first on Study...

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Researchers have discovered that the brain regions responsible for understanding others' feelings are connected to emotional processing centers in ways never before observed. The post You can thank your ‘lizard brain’ for your ability to...

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There is a protective wall that keeps harmful substances from reaching your brain. Unfortunately, it also prevents life-saving medicines from reaching their destination as well - until now. The post Scientists finally unlock the brain’s...

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To understand how to sleep better, and why waking up naturally from sleep helps you feel more alert, you need to start by understanding sleep cycles. The post Why does it feel better waking up without an alarm clock? A neurologist explains...

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While space travelers orbit the Earth, they experience some temporary mental slowdowns, including processing information slower and difficulties with attention and memory. The post Does space make you dumb? Astronauts’ brains slow down in...

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In recent years, ketamine -- long known for its misuse as a psychedelic party drug -- has become a “life-saving” medicine for people battling major depression. Now, researchers at the University of Buffalo have unlocked the mystery...

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Patients using these medications for 5 to 10 years showed approximately 25% lower odds of developing dementia. The post Brain breakthrough: 4 common heart drugs may also lower dementia risk appeared first on Study Finds.

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Schizophrenia, a complex mental health disorder, profoundly impacts a patient's cognitive abilities. The post Unique brain activity discovered when schizophrenia patients deal with misinformation appeared first on Study Finds.

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A team examined these skull-shaped artifacts, uncovering how the Aztecs may have used sound as a psychological tool during their most sacred and brutal rituals. The post Ancient Aztec death whistle had a terrifying effect on the human...

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Fampridine is a medication traditionally used to improve the walking ability of multiple sclerosis patients. The post Repurposed multiple sclerosis drug may hold the cure for failing memory appeared first on Study Finds.

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For people dealing with PTSD, those changes in memory can be truly debilitating. The post Stress can scramble the brain so badly it changes your memories appeared first on Study Finds.

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Research has shown that people can make changes throughout adulthood that can help prevent or delay cognitive decline and even reduce their risk of dementia. The post Do brain-training games really work? Research reveals what actually...

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Eggs have had a complicated history when it comes to health and nutrition. Well, researchers are once again placing all their eggs in the "good" basket. The post An egg a day may be the best medicine for a woman’s brain appeared first on...

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A new report finds that the damage of alcohol can have lasting consequences, even if you quit drinking for years. The post Binge drinking rewires the brain, increases Alzheimer’s risk even if you quit appeared first on Study Finds.

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Scientists believe half of our intelligence in old age is determined by how bright we were as children. The post How your 11-year-old brain predicts your 80-year-old mind appeared first on Study Finds.

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Astrocytes are a type of brain cell as abundant as neurons in the central nervous system, but little is known about their role in brain health and disease. The post Transplanting brain cells could be the revolutionary treatment to cure...

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A new study finds that the ability to learn and form memories is not exclusive to the brain. The post Your body forms memories too — Just like your brain! appeared first on Study Finds.

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Scientists have turned the camera around on movie watching, creating the most comprehensive brain map to date by studying neural activity during film viewing. The post Movie night neuroscience: Here’s what happens in your brain while you...

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Fear doesn't just cast shadows forward — it reaches backward through time, rewriting the story of our past. The post Refresh my memory! Scientists discover the brain switch that rewrites your past appeared first on Study Finds.

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Researchers found no effect on brain structure and no protective benefit of additional education against brain aging. The post A little more time in school does NOT protect against brain aging appeared first on Study Finds.

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Why do we forget things? Is it simply a sign of memory impairment, or are there benefits? The post Being forgetful could actually be a good thing appeared first on Study Finds.

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Imagine having a secret shield against memory loss and cognitive decline. It may be sitting in your bank account. The post How successful you are in life may dictate your risk for dementia appeared first on Study Finds.

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Researchers have uncovered an unexpected ally in methazolamide, a drug primarily prescribed for eye conditions. The post Glaucoma drug may pave unexpected road to a dementia cure appeared first on Study Finds.

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New research suggests that these expectations about aging might actually influence how sharp you feel mentally as you grow older. The post Think you’ll get forgetful? Study shows that belief alone could harm your brain appeared first on...

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Looking for a game that exercises your mind, feeds your social life, and brings a unique twist to game night? American Mahjong could be the perfect fit! Combining strategy, pattern recognition, and an element of luck, Mahjong has a long...

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Forget brain games and memory supplements — the key to maintaining cognitive function as we age might be as simple as setting a reminder. The post Siri, help me remember: Why smartphones might be better than brain games for aging minds...

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People who experience feelings of loneliness are over 30% more likely to develop dementia than those who don't. The post Largest-ever study finds loneliness sends risk of dementia skyrocketing by 31% appeared first on Study Finds.

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A new study has discovered how a crucial fat molecule in the brain manages to survive while helping break down other fats. The post 50-year-old brain mystery solved — Is a cure for dementia next? appeared first on Study Finds.

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When it comes to women's brain health, the quality of this good cholesterol may actually be the first warning sign for Alzheimer's disease. The post Quality of good cholesterol linked to first sign of Alzheimer’s disease in women appeared...

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Despite the concern about consuming caffeine among many pregnant women, a new study from Norway is offering reassuring news for coffee-loving moms-to-be. The post Coffee during pregnancy likely won’t harm baby’s brain, study says appeared...

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This new compound, dubbed RI-AG03, has shown remarkable ability to inhibit the buildup of tau proteins, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease progression. The post Scientists develop potent weapon against Alzheimer’s protein clumps appeared...

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Researchers in Finland successfully demonstrated the long-lasting impact of our daily habits on brain connectivity. The post Brain’s ‘diary’ discovered: Why today’s stress matters two weeks from now appeared first on Study Finds.

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For the first time, neuroscientists have just finished mapping out the entire brain of an adult fruit fly. The post Scientists map out first complete ‘brain atlas’ using fruit flies appeared first on Study Finds.

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A game-changing new study is shifting everything scientists thought they knew about dementia. The post Brain scans reveal unique ‘fingerprints’ in every case of Alzheimer’s disease appeared first on Study Finds.

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Could the secret to maintaining a youthful, sharp mind be as simple as watching our sugar intake? The post Brain rejuvenation breakthrough: How limiting glucose could spark new neuron growth appeared first on Study Finds.

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If music is too loud, the sound from speakers, headphones or earphones can contribute to noise-induced hearing loss. The post Is it bad to listen to music all the time? appeared first on Study Finds.

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A new study reveals that phytoene, a precursor to more well-known carotenoids like lycopene, could have remarkable anti-aging properties. The post Could pond scum hold the key to anti-aging elixirs? by StudyFinds Staff appeared first on...

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Donanemab, developed by pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly, belongs to a new class of medications designed to target beta-amyloid, a protein long believed to be the culprit behind Alzheimer's. The post Alzheimer’s drug breakthrough or...