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As a result, researchers want to learn more about how oral contraceptives affect brain structure and function.

Frequent assessments of folks 65 and older may help doctors better identify mild cognitive issues and enable earlier treatment.

Experts found that elevated blood pressure in folks between ages 36 and 53 is linked to reduced brain volume later in life.

Findings show that levels of a molecule in the blood of people with epilepsy rise prior to a seizure.

Just 10 minutes of daily activity can temporarily improve cognitive function.

Learn how to take care of your brain this Brain Awareness Week

Findings show that folks in their 20s and 30s with above-normal blood pressure may develop dementia or suffer a stroke later in life.

If you test positive for HIV, start therapy ASAP.

Nourish the noggin

Poor communication between areas of the brain that process what folks see may increase an individual’s risk of mental illness.

According to reports, for the past few years, there’s been a marked decline in high school kids’ participation in football.

Scientists found that drinking about 2.5 alcoholic drinks each day cleansed mice brains of toxins and reduced inflammation.

Water isn’t only for drinking—it’s key to all biological processes.

Sugary soft drinks could be worse than previously thought.