Study challenges negative cannabis stereotypes, claiming link to brain benefits Cannabis was linked to increased brain volume in a new study, but researchers urge caution, as findings contradict previous research on marijuana's effects.
Certain bitter foods may trigger a brain response similar to working out, study finds New sensory nutrition research reveals how bitter foods like dark chocolate may sharpen memory and attention through taste-triggered brain activation.
Brain training sessions found to reduce dementia risk in decades-long study Brain training reduces dementia risk by 25% over 20 years, long-term study finds. Cognitive speed training shows lasting protection against Alzheimer's disease.
Common household plant could hold key to fighting Alzheimer's disease Scientists discover aloe vera compound could offer breakthrough Alzheimer's treatment. Beta sitosterol shows promising results in computer simulations.
Common sleep aid could be quietly interfering with your rest, study suggests A Penn Medicine study challenges sound machine benefits, finding that "pink noise" disrupts deep sleep and REM cycles, while earplugs are proven more effective.
Dementia risk may rise with a common afternoon snack mistake, experts warn Afternoon sugar cravings may do more than sap energy, as experts warn blood sugar crashes during this window can impair brain function and raise long-term risks.
Former Lions linebacker Tracy Scroggins dies at 56; family cites possible CTE Former Detroit Lions linebacker Tracy Scroggins died at age 56 after an NFL career that spanned 10 seasons. His 60.5 sacks rank seventh in franchise history.
Your daily coffee habit may play a role in dementia risk, study finds New Harvard study of 130,000+ people finds that drinking two to three cups of coffee daily cuts dementia risk by 18%. Caffeine appears key to brain protection benefits.
Researchers make stunning medical discovery in mass grave Archaeologists discover what may be the world's oldest surgery in a Viking-age skull, revealing ancient trepanation performed on a towering 6'5" man.
Marijuana compound may help prevent dementia when paired with common drug A new study finds THC, when combined with an anti-inflammatory drug, improved memory and reduced Alzheimer’s-related brain damage in mice, raising hope for future treatment.