A team of researchers has shown that noninvasive electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve through the ear can reverse memory ...

Old mice got smarter when researchers tweaked their gut bacteria and stimulated the vagus nerve - restoring cognitive performance to young-animal levels, according to Stanford Medicine. The study, ...

But so far, almost the only specific types of memory that applies to has been verbal and working. While important metrics, these basically refer to just remembering lists of words ...

THC doesn’t just blur memories—it can create new ones that never happened. In a controlled experiment, cannabis users were much more likely to recall words that were never shown and struggled with ...

Researchers found that gut microbes may contribute to memory loss by disrupting signals between the intestine and the brain.

The largest fMRI study to date finds that heavy cannabis use in young adults reduces brain activity and impairs working memory performance.

Decades of research has found that exercise is helpful for overall health and fitness, doing everything from lowering your risk of heart disease to helping you sleep better. According to a new study, ...

A study suggests modulating the gut microbiome via the vagus nerve may reverse age-related memory loss in mice.

In the realm of memories, "where" holds special importance. Where did I leave my keys? Where did I eat dinner last night? Where did I first meet that friend? Recalling locations is necessary for daily ...

A recent study by UCLA researchers offers new insight into how the brain makes sense of sequences of experiences, and it may have implications for treating certain memory disorders. The study, ...