Non-invasive device worn on the forehead uses laser technology and an array of detectors, and could form the basis of methods for monitoring brain blood flow.

Measuring how well blood flows to the brain is crucial for understanding a wide range of neurological issues, from strokes ...

All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making decisions. To supply the energy these tasks require while conserving this ...

Your brain holds an extraordinary secret that could change how you age mentally. Scientists have discovered that a specific type of exercise doesn’t just keep your mind sharp—it actually reverses ...

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New brain cells grow in adults through exercise. Studies show specific activities like dual-task walking, resistance training ...

Ardent Hospice registered nurse Jody Lyons, left, checks Mary Jane Turner's blood pressure at The Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care Center in Flower Mound. Brandon Wade / Special Contributor They ...

Women face a higher risk of developing both cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease than men. Cardiovascular disease ...

Slow, sleep-like brain waves persist in part of the brain that has been surgically disconnected from the rest of the organ even though the person is awake. The findings 1, published in PLoS Biology, ...

Women experiencing earlier menopause can affect heart health, and can together affect brain and cognitive performance, ...