The hippocampus serves as the primary learning and memory center of the brain, but this is not where our memories are held. Rather, memory traces or engrams are represented by the connections between ...

The human brain shrinks as it ages, affecting the ability to remember — it’s part of life. Yet there are a lucky few, called “SuperAgers,” who possess a brain that fights back. For these people, ...

The brain is often described as a dense forest of connections, and for years scientists have searched for ways to trim that ...

Early in life, neural networks in the brain's memory center are highly connected, and they are only later refined into precise systems, a mouse study finds.

A section of artists, health experts and mental wellness advocates gathered in Kampala over the weekend for the "Art & Memory Café," an interactive event aimed at exploring the link between creativity ...

With aging comes change; wrinkles, gray hair, and height differences are all a part of the mix. But it’s not just the cosmetic transformations that people fear. According to a study from the Global ...

Brain health should be a priority for adults of every age. There are many ways to take care of your brain, from socializing to taking brain-boosting supplements like Cognizin citicoline. When you ...

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Share on Pinterest Staying physically active may help the brain age better, new research indicates. Chalit Saphaphak/Stocksy Past studies show there are a number of ways in which people can help ...