What if a critical piece of the puzzle of brain aging has been hiding in plain sight? While neuroscience has long focused on proteins and DNA, a team of Stanford researchers dared to shift their gaze ...

It was long thought that fat in the brain played no role in neurodegenerative diseases, but Purdue University researchers are challenging that assumption. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

For the first time, researchers have identified a previously unrecognized metabolic defense mechanism in aggressive brain tumors: a sugar-rich shield that surrounds tumor cells and protects them ...

Recent neuroscience research has uncovered an alarming connection between chronic stress and brain health. While our brains naturally build protective barriers against cognitive decline, persistent ...

What if a critical piece of the puzzle of brain aging has been hiding in plain sight? While neuroscience has long focused on proteins and DNA, a team of Stanford researchers dared to shift their gaze ...

These seniors are having a moment. Life expectancy in the US hovers around 78.4 years — there’s a special group of people who surpass this mark with flying colors. The retirees, known as “SuperAgers,” ...

The journey of watching someone you love struggle with Alzheimer’s disease can feel like a slow heartbreak. This progressive brain condition gradually erases precious memories, changes personalities, ...