Scientists discover that sickle cell disease forces the brain to recruit extra "attention backup" to maintain normal cognitive function.

The best fish for brain health provide healthy omega-3 fats, antioxidants, and nutrients like vitamin D that support memory and brain function.

Hearing loss is not just about missing sounds. Doctors say it may slowly affect memory, focus and overall brain health.

By Vijay Kumar Malesu Scientists argue that fine particle pollution may be harming brain health and lowering cognitive potential worldwide, with modelling suggesting massive cumulative IQ losses and ...

Other, less enthusiastic teachers simply give up and choose to focus on the children who respond well to math classes. But primary school teachers could do well to read about the latest brain imaging ...

A steady slide into frailty is the story many people tell themselves about old age. The numbers in a long-running federal ...

Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias were less likely among adults who completed cognitive speed training with booster sessions, according to data published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: ...

Researchers identify specific immune markers, like activated monocytes and cytokines, that drive cognitive decline after viral infections across various diseases.

Chronic insomnia in adults aged 60 years and older is associated with worse cognitive performance across several executive functions.

With so many artificial intelligence (AI) products on offer now, it’s increasingly tempting to offload difficult thinking tasks to chatbots, agents and other tools. As we chart this new technological ...

A team from the UNIGE and the HUG reviewed 900 scientific articles to better understand the impact of viruses on memory, attention, and concentration. What impact does a viral infection have on our ...

Evidence from the past 20 years indicates that the use of computers in classrooms has led to declines in students' academic ...