The brain carries out a huge variety of tasks every day. This includes receiving and processing information about the environment and taking actions based on thoughts, feelings and perceptions. The ...

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Despite extensive research, there are still many aspects of how the brain functions that remain unknown. A team of researchers from Cornell University have now discovered how the hippocampus supports ...

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, researchers evaluate the effectiveness of repetitive neuromodulation in improving the working memory (WM) and long-term memory (LTM) of ...

Research suggests that the ability to maximize memory function may be related to what you eat. Following an eating plan that provides a healthier selection of dietary fats and a variety of plant foods ...

We are used to hearing about breakfast as a factor that contributes to health, but your dinner has no less of an impact. So ...

Anticholinergic drugs work by blocking a chemical in the body called acetylcholine. This chemical is very important for muscle movement, heart function, memory, and learning. By blocking it, these ...

A new study suggests that taking a two-hour nap during a night shift may help restore brain function and memory in nurses.