During sleep, the brain activates a cleaning system called the glymphatic system. It circulates cerebrospinal fluid through ...

Credit: Penn State A new study reveals that simple body movements may help clean the brain. Scientists have found that the brain is more physically linked to the body than once believed. Reporting in ...

We have long known that staying physically active helps keep the mind sharp, but the exact mechanical reasons behind this ...

Why do some people remain mentally sharp into old age, while others experience cognitive impairments earlier in life? Two ...

Neurologist Dr. Ayesha Sherzai explains why you don’t need a supplement for a brain detox. The brain detoxes itself and you can help the process happen.

If you are dreading the task of spring cleaning, it might help to know the annual tradition can actually be good for your brain. It's a great way to look at cleaning, and knowing the science behind ...

That pile of unsorted mail. The overflowing junk drawer. The closet you haven’t opened in months. You may have learned to look past the mess, but your brain hasn’t. It’s still processing every bit of ...

Why are conditions such as chronic stress, depression, cardiovascular disease, fragmented sleep, and aging all associated ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It can be hard to stop a yawn once the urge strikes, but now, new research suggests that going with it ...

Our body is like a self-maintaining machine, it is equipped to help us heal ourselves, recharge after a long day’s work as well as having its own warning system to ensure places that need help come to ...