New research suggests the human brain has five distinct ages, and it may not reach adulthood until a person's early 30s.

Scientists uncovered a surprising four-layer structure hidden inside the hippocampal CA1 region, one of the brain’s major centers for memory, navigation, and emotion. Using advanced RNA imaging ...

A new study in Neuron reveals that the brain’s executive center sends highly specialized, context-dependent instructions to the visual system rather than a generic broadcast signal. The findings ...

Normal aging is characterized by deficits in the cognitive domains of learning, memory and executive function. Specifically, there are age-related changes in recall of information, speed of processing ...

A new study showed that mild or greater hearing loss in midlife was associated with a 71% higher risk of dementia over a ...

Chronic sleep restriction to under seven hours nightly significantly impairs cognitive functions, including reaction time and ...

The Cambridge research views 18-32 as a transitional stage where individuals are technically adults but remain neurologically ...

A new study suggests that eating a daily handful of unsalted, skin-on roasted peanuts may help older adults think and ...

Normal aging is characterized by deficits in the cognitive domains of learning, memory and executive function. Specifically, there are age-related changes in recall of information, speed of processing ...

As people, we rely on our mental capabilities and cognitive skills to do things like regulate emotions and navigate our ...

Alzheimer’s disease is the most commonly diagnosed form of dementia, but it’s far from the only one. In fact, most people who ...