A Western reseach team set out to determine if they could use a technique called intermittent hypoxia to boost executive funciton.

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 ...

Dr. Joris said this was the first time scientists had proven that eating peanuts could improve brain blood flow in older adults. He believes the improvement in memory may be directly related to the ...

New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has identified a function for brain immune cells that may inform efforts to support blood flow in neurodegenerative conditions. The ...

By doing simple brain exercises you can improve memory, boost attention and contribute to long-term cognitive health. From ...

Wondering if moving your body can really give your mind a reset? The answer is a resounding yes! Exercise isn’t just good for your body—it plays a crucial role in boosting brain health, improving ...

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests an unexpected way doctors may be able to improve blood flow to the brain to battle Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

While the exact causes of neurodegenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia are still largely unknown, researchers have been able to ...

Your body has more than 60,000 miles of blood vessels. And it's important that every mile is a well-paved highway or byway that allows your blood and the oxygen, nutrients, minerals, enzymes, hormones ...

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers Ukpong Eyo, PhD (from left); William Mills III, PhD; and graduate student Aida Lopez have made a discovery that could let us boost blood flow to ...