Oxford University Press has chosen "brain rot" as its word of the year. The word is defined as "supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as a result ...

But does stepping away from your feed really make a difference? Researchers say yes, and the benefits for your brain and well-being might surprise you. Many of us suspect we spend too much time ...

“Brain rot” has been named Oxford’s 2024 Word of the Year. Brain rot describes cognitive and emotional issues tied to too much screen time. While brain rot isn’t a clinical diagnosis ...

Sculpting the brain (without chisel or scalpel) Scientists have developed a novel approach to human learning through noninvasive manipulation of brain activity patterns Date: December 10, 2024 Source: ...

Infectious or chronic diseases such as long COVID, Alzheimer’s disease and traumatic brain injury can cause inflammation in the brain, or neuroinflammation, that weakens muscles. While ...

Gamma brain waves are rhythmic electric processes in nerve cells called neurons. Nerve activity in the brain allows for communication throughout the brain to carry out functions such as memory ...

Brain cells remain healthy after a month on the International Space Station, but mature faster than brain cells on Earth. ScienceDaily . Retrieved January 3, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com ...

But scientists have long assumed that bacteria can’t survive in the human brain. The powerful blood-brain barrier, the thinking goes, keeps the organ mostly free from outside invaders.

A new study claims to have identified 13 proteins associated with either accelerated or decelerated brain aging. However, experts have questioned the practical implications of the findings.

Brain exercises may help boost and maintain brain function. Memory games, learning new skills, crosswords, and even video games may help. Certain activities may help boost brain function and ...

Brain fog is not a medical condition but a group of symptoms like memory trouble, lack of focus, fatigue, and scattered thoughts. Low nutrient levels can be a cause, so taking supplements may be ...