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The more intelligent a person, the fewer connections there are between the neurons in his or her cerebral cortex, according to a new study performed using a specific neuroimaging technique that provides insights into the wiring of the brain on a micros…

People who eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruit, nuts and fish may have bigger brains, according to a new study.

Our brains are obsessed with being social even when we are not in social situations. A new study finds that the brain may tune towards social learning even when it is at rest. The findings demonstrate empirically for the first time how two regions of t…

A study sheds new light on the connection between the gut and the brain, untangling the complex interplay that allows the byproducts of microorganisms living in the gut to influence the progression of neurodegenerative diseases.

Older people who enjoy a sexually active and emotionally close relationship with their partner tend to perform better at memory tests than sexually inactive older adults on a short-term basis, but this is not the case over a longer period of time. This…

Artificial Intelligence improves stroke and dementia diagnosis in commonest form of brain scan.

A new study found that measuring electrical activity in the brain can help predict a patient’s response to an antidepressant.

Researchers have discovered how melatonin suppresses neurons in the brain that keeps you awake and alert. These findings could lead to new therapies for those who suffer from insomnia.

Sleep is known to be important for creative thinking, but exactly how it helps and what role each sleep stage — REM and non-REM — plays remains unclear. A team of researchers have now developed a theory to explain how the interleaving of REM and non-…

Children with brain injuries face significant challenges when transitioning from hospital or home to school where they face issues such as lack of educator understanding and catching up with missed work. Leading researchers in the field of pediatric br…