A new study suggests that a little-known region deep in the brain could be crucial for preserving physical strength as we age ...

Learn more about the new study, which highlights the importance of analyzing brain structure and connectivity simultaneously.

Yup, moving your body supports your mind. "Engaging in regular physical activity is crucial because it increases blood flow ...

The brain plays a big part in the aging process, and scientists think they’ve pinpointed the specific cells that control it. In a study of mice, researchers at the Allen Institute identified certain ...

Dr. Fotuhi says that the best prevention for brain aging is simply to get moving!

Detailed mapping of 1.2 million brain cells has revealed that not all cell types age in the same way and that some – found in a specific ‘hot spot’ – are more sensitive to the aging process. It opens ...

There are various habits that can help slow the pace of brain aging. Some of these have the positive side effect of promoting ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

This vital process breaks down and cleans out old, damaged, or abnormal proteins and other cellular substances. There’s growing evidence that autophagic activity declines with age, including in the ...

The human brain ages less than thought and in layers – at least in the area of the cerebral cortex responsible for the sense of touch. Researchers at DZNE, the University of Magdeburg, and the Hertie ...

The findings suggest that while chronic pain was associated with accelerated brain aging in earlier studies, healthy behaviors may help protect the brain as people get older. The study is published in ...

New research linked higher levels of theobromine, a compound found in dark chocolate, to slower biological aging. Experts ...