A new study analyzed older adults who ate 60 grams of unsalted skin-roasted peanuts every day for 16 weeks. Scientists found ...

Dementia has long been framed as a slow, irreversible loss of neurons, but a new line of research is shifting attention to ...

Increasing the levels of a particular phospholipid in the membranes of brain cells may offer a promising new way to improve blood circulation in the brain and support healthier brain activity. A poten ...

All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making decisions. To supply the energy these tasks require while conserving this ...

There is a strong link between regular physical exercise and good brain health, according to one study. Researchers found ...

Replacing a missing brain lipid may calm overactive blood vessels and restore healthy blood flow—opening a new path toward treating dementia.

Winter's chill triggers dangerous physiological changes, increasing stroke risk. Cold constricts blood vessels, raising blood ...

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, nearly 10 million people aged 40 and older have Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). PAD may cause poor circulation. People who are older than ...

Exercise affects not only muscles and the cardiovascular system but also the brain. After a workout, many feel mentally ...

As cognitive changes become more noticeable after 40, understanding the heart-brain connection is essential for preserving ...

Measuring blood flow in the brain is critical for responding to a range of neurological problems, including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and vascular dementia. But existing techniques, ...

A new study suggests that dementia may be driven in part by faulty blood flow in the brain. Researchers found that losing a ...