For years, many have clung to the comforting notion that moderate alcohol consumption might be harmless or even beneficial. However, a groundbreaking study published in the medical journal Neurology ...

The reported health effects of drinking alcohol are varied, with clear deleterious effects of heavy drinking on the brain, liver, and other organ systems, and some suggestion of benefit at low levels ...

There is no level of alcohol consumption that does not increase the risk of dementia among drinkers, according to a new study. Using statistical methods based on genetic analyses, the authors of the ...

Neuroscientists have known for decades that enriched environments stimulate the growth of new neurons (neurogenesis) and bulk up both the gray and white matter of the brain. A new Canadian study has ...

As we grow older, protecting cognitive health becomes increasingly important. Research consistently shows that lifestyle choices significantly impact memory preservation and the risk of cognitive ...

I’ve been writing about the brain benefits of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness for over a decade. Every week, it seems there is new research that helps us better understand why exercise ...

A new study has identified a unique brain network that links varied patterns of brain atrophy, or shrinkage, associated with schizophrenia. A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham ...

Patients with breast cancer who undergo chemotherapy may face an increased risk for brain atrophy and cognitive decline, new findings from a pilot study suggested. Memory problems in patients with ...

A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham has identified a unique brain network that links varied patterns of brain atrophy, or shrinkage, associated with schizophrenia. By combining ...