As children return to school, new research from the University of Iowa shows how parents can help their kids learn while literally being on the same wavelength.
Sep 14, 2026
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When the brain is stimulated, blood flow increases. For 30 years, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), one of the most powerful windows into the human brain, has operated on the basis of this connection. fMRI doesn't ...
Sep 1, 2026
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We all know taking the stairs is good for our physical health, but it turns out it can benefit our brains, too.
Aug 19, 2026
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Ever feel that the arrival of summer sun makes you feel a bit dopey? You wouldn't be the only one. Soaring temperatures are known for their ability to slow our thought processes, making even everyday tasks seem like a baffling ...
Aug 14, 2026
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The language network in your brain can be seen, even if you aren't saying a word. For a study published in Nature Communications, researchers used data from more than 1,900 functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans ...
Aug 13, 2026
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Two people of very different ages can have a similar level of biological aging in their brains. Such an occurrence is possible because aging and metabolic health follow two distinct pathways that influence brain health. While ...
Canadian scientists have demonstrated for the first time that a noninvasive brain-monitoring technique could help medical teams predict the future development of premature babies.
Jun 17, 2026
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Tracking the brain's blood flow during neurosurgery represents one of the most critical and challenging parts of the operation. A brief interruption can mean the difference between permanent damage and full recovery, but ...
Jun 7, 2026
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Blood vessels in the brain are highly interconnected and efficient in actively regulating blood flow. Yet, the mechanisms that regulate flow are not well studied on a holistic level. To determine how the brain can reliably ...
Feb 9, 2026
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Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is common at high altitudes and is often associated with headaches. AMS is theorized to be caused by changes in cerebral blood flow, but this phenomenon is still not well understood. Although ...
Dec 5, 2025
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