Though the sense of touch underlies how we and most other animals interact with the world around us, much remains unknown about how this sense is processed in the brain. Researchers from Heidelberg ...

Nearly all animals with complex nervous systems, including mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles, have brains, yet we're still very far from fully understanding what parts of the brain do what. That's ...

Though it accounts for just two percent of the body’s weight, the brain consumes a whopping 20% of its total energy. To get the energy it needs for more complicated tasks, the brain has evolved a ...

If you have a job requiring you to sit for long hours, then this important information is for you. A recent study, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, provides a shocking revelation of facts. This ...

Brand new research shows staying active may protect your brain from Alzheimer’s. This comes one day after we told you about breakthroughs happening in Georgia at Emory University. To protect your ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have found a link between B12 levels and cognitive health in older adults. Milan Markovic/Getty Images Vitamin B12 is needed for the development and function of nerve ...

Easy everyday habits can help keep you sharp. And it’s never too late to start them. By Mohana Ravindranath Small tweaks to your daily routine can go a long way toward protecting your body’s control ...