No quick fix for ADHD but a variety of different strategies
There is no quick fix for ADHD. Although medication can help treat people’s symptoms, it’s only part of an overall ADHD tre...
Starring role for Long-Term Memory
Scientists have long considered neurons to be the stars in the brain. But star-shaped cells called astrocytes—previously thought ...
Left-Handedness in the brain
About 10% of people are left-handed, but what makes them so? Scientists have recently made some headway in answering this questio...
Alzheimer’s and Sleep
A new study from UCSF shows that Alzheimer’s disease destroys cells in regions of the brain that help to keep up awake. That like...
Dreaming your memories away
For years, scientists have known that sleep helps the brain consolidate memories. Now, new research in mice has found that during...
Shrink your brain (in a good way) with meditation and yoga
New research shows that practicing meditation and yoga can affect the size of certain brain structures. In particular, the right ...
Shrink your brain (in a bad way) with high blood pressure
A study conducted at University College London has found that high blood pressure in your 40s can have a long-lasting impact on t...
Breakfast and ADHD
Breakfast is especially important for children with attention challenges. Without it your child’s brain will produce stress hormo...
Awe is Awesome for You
Research shows that experiencing the feeling of awe can be good for you—and your community. It humbles us and helps us see oursel...