Your brain can survive for several minutes after your heart stops. But what if your brain took a time-out and stopped working for five seconds? Would you be instantly brain-dead? What would happen ...

Hoarders. They can't bear to throw anything away. Hoarders pile stuff up everywhere, cluttering every space until they can't move anymore. Would we all turn into hoarders if we never threw anything ...

A runny nose can sometimes turn out to be a more serious condition known as a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. Also known as CSF rhinorrhea, this is a condition in which a fluid (called cerebrospinal ...

Chronic brain inflammation can impact mood, cognition, and memory. Learn about some simple lifestyle changes that can help ...

There may be multiple reasons for this, says Dr. Ertekin-Taner: One of them is that the brain needs healthy vasculature to ...

Tel Aviv University researchers have made a discovery that could enhance our understanding of genetic mutations and their ...

When it comes to brain health, some things are out of your control. Age is the biggest risk factor for developing dementia, according to the World Health Organization, but others such as genetics ...

A 25-year research program has unveiled key insights into how our brains age and what factors influence cognitive performance ...

The brain, traditionally considered an immune-privileged organ due to the blood-brain barrier (BBB), has its own sophisticated immune defense system.

Experts recommend adopting a green Mediterranean-style diet if it aligns with your needs and suggest incorporating more polyphenol-rich foods to preserve brain health. Now, a new analysis of the ...