Movement represents more than just physical exercise—it’s a neurological optimization strategy. Recent research from Penn State College of Medicine shines a light on how everyday activities can ...

As dementia cases continue to surge worldwide, affecting over 55 million people and adding 10 million new diagnoses annually, researchers have uncovered a promising shield against cognitive decline ...

Scientists have found that when the stomach and brain are synced too strongly, it may signal worse mental health, linking anxiety, depression, and stress to an overactive gut-brain connection. The ...

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ROCHESTER, Minn. -- You may have heard of the mind-body connection: the broad concept that thoughts and feelings, especially those related to stress, can influence physical health. Mohamad Alkhouli, M ...

Exercise, a physical activity that can be performed in many ways as a daily routine, has its own benefits for maintaining overall health. Mind-body exercise is a multicomponent activity emphasising ...

For example, a team at Caltech has identified two distinct types of neurons in the abdomens of mice that appear to control different aspects of digestion. The finding, reported in the journal Nature, ...

Certain parts of the brain shrink, including those important to learning and other complex mental activities. In certain brain regions, communication between neurons may be less effective. Blood flow ...

People who work the nightshift or odd hours and eat at irregular times are more prone to weight gain and diabetes, likely due to eating patterns not timed with natural daylight and when people ...

What happens inside the brain when the body doesn't get enough vitamin D, especially during the winter months? Dr. Vinit ...