For more than a century, scientists have known that blood vessels can rhythmically contract and relax in a process called ...

All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making decisions. To supply the energy these tasks require while conserving this ...

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests an unexpected way doctors may be able to improve blood flow to the brain to battle Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Hatty Willmoth is a Newsweek food and nutrition reporter based in London, U.K. She has covered special diets, gut health and functional medicine extensively. Hatty joined Newsweek in 2024 from the ...

STAT Health calls the human ear a “biometric gold mine.” The startup, which emerged out of stealth this morning, is talking specifically about cerebral blood flow (CBF). That’s pretty much what it ...

Researchers have uncovered a potential route to developing the first ever drug treatments for vascular dementia that directly target a cause of the condition. The research has shed light on how high ...

A recent study found wearing a necktie could reduce blood flow to the brain. Researchers in Germany compared MRI results of a group of men wearing a necktie to those not wearing one. They found that ...

Over seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease (AD), and the heartbreaking day-to-day battle with the effects of cognitive decline. According to the Alzheimer's Association, the ...

Neurons and glial cells are like dance partners in the brain, coordinating moves that shape how signals flow and how ...

July 11 -- FRIDAY, July 10 (HealthDay News) -- Anger and other forms of mental stress cause dilation of the neck's carotid arteries and a rush of blood to the brain in healthy people, but this doesn't ...

As much as half of the global population has trouble sleeping; however, proper sleep is vital for good overall health. While using caffeine for energy during the day can help, it may lead to further ...

Microplastics in the bloodstream may cause blockages the brain and affect our brain functioning and behavior, according to ...