Neurology

During microsleep, the entire brain nods off so briefly that we often don’t notice it. Now research shows that individual neurons in the brain can slumber, too, especially when we are sleep-deprived 

A look inside the new issue of Scientific American Mind

One heading session may result in temporary memory impairment 

Researchers try to prevent onset of the disease by correcting a brain cell process that goes awry

Hit by a vicious case, the actor said he wanted to “reboot” his brain

The UK Biobank Imaging Study aims to track brain health in 100,000 individuals as part of a long-running effort to understand how diseases develop

The brain-saving benefits of clot removal are most pronounced with quick intervention

Biomarkers detected in athletes’ spinal fluid could reveal the severity of concussions—and hint at potential dementia risk 

Cities shape how we think, feel and behave. Can we create cities that improve our brain health?

Can coconut oil treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease? What are the benefits of coconut oil and MCTs for brain health?

Glitches in cells’ mitochondria power plants underlie various types of cases

The Federal Trade Commission will be sending out rebates to thousands of Lumosity customers misled by company ads