Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez has found ways to plant memories in mice. Here's what that could mean for humans.

Your nose’s superpower is thanks to a “superhighway” that leads directly into your brain. The olfactory system runs straight to the hippocampus, or your memory hub, whereas other sensory systems have ...

Scientists have identified a previously unseen layered organization inside one of the brain’s most important memory hubs.

A minority of people have hyperthymesia, or highly superior autobiographical memory, so they can remember events in their ...

Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways A nutrient-rich diet supports brain health and may help prevent chronic ...

A team of UChicago psychology researchers used fMRI scans to learn why certain moments carry such lasting power ...

A Dutch study suggests that eating peanuts daily may improve brain blood flow and modestly boost memory in healthy adults ...

Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes lower oxygen levels during sleep, is linked to degeneration of brain regions associated with memory through damage to the brain's small blood vessels, ...

Here’s another reason to hit the “pause” button and find your zen. A new study found that meditation influences key regions of your brain responsible for emotional regulation and memory, offering new ...

Adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise – such as brisk walking – each week, or at least 75 minutes ...

The ability to follow patients with this high sensitivity allows us to make a more accurate and precise measurement, and we can see small changes or see them in a shorter period of time…,” ...

BBC health and science correspondent James Gallagher finds out if it is scientifically possible to ever cure Alzheimer's ...