For more than a century, scientists have known that blood vessels can rhythmically contract and relax in a process called vasomotion. In the brain, these subtle oscillations are thought to help ...

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 ...

Soy products are rich in polyphenols, which are beneficial to brain health. They slow the brain deterioration that many people experience in old age and can even help prevent dementia. Soy comes in ...

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.

Sildenafil- known most commonly as ‘viagra’- improves brain blood flow and blood vessel function in patients at risk of vascular dementia. The findings may pave the way for treatment and prevention ...

And nicotine really is addictive. The dopamine it stimulates, particularly in a brain area called the nucleus accumbens, ...

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, nearly 10 million people aged 40 and older have Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). PAD may cause poor circulation. People who are older than ...

Parents can boost their child's memory through simple methods. Adequate sleep is crucial for memory consolidation. Active ...

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers Ukpong Eyo, PhD (from left); William Mills III, PhD; and graduate student Aida Lopez have made a discovery that could let us boost blood flow to ...