The neurophysiological mechanisms supporting brain maturation are fundamental to attention and memory capacity across the lifespan. Human brain regions develop at different rates, with many regions ...

People who are cognitively healthy in their 30s and 40s can lose brain volume without any measurable hit to their memory. But ...

Previous research has found that the human brain reaches maturity sometime in the 20s, but a new study suggests that it never stops developing. Neuroscientists at the University of Cambridge have ...

Largest U.S. study links teen cannabis use to slower cognitive development and reduced gains in memory and attention.

A large study of brain scans shows that our neural wiring evolves through five major stages from birth to late old age. These phases are separated by sudden turning points that mark big shifts in how ...

Findings of the study suggest that the natural compounds found in blueberries may support brain development and emotional ...

A new study reveals that the memory for a specific experience is stored in multiple parallel 'copies'. These are preserved for varying durations, modified to certain degrees, and sometimes deleted ...

Neurodevelopment involves the brain's formation of systems responsible for learning, memory, social skills, and overall function. Critical neurodevelopmental processes such as neurogenesis, synaptic ...

From eggs and fish to berries, nuts, and leafy greens, researchers examined how everyday foods may influence brain development, memory, and cognitive aging, and found promising links alongside ...

The human brain has four distinct turning points where its structure changes, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications, demonstrating that brain development is not as linear ...

When you eat breakfast, you’re doing more than just fueling your body. You’re also feeding your brain. Planned right, your morning meal can help you focus, stay energized and maybe even help you ...