Scientists have uncovered a dedicated brain circuit that distinguishes between direct fear and fear learned by observing ...

Researchers identified how a brain circuit involving dopamine and GLP-1 receptor impact palatability and hedonic eating.

The brain's cholesterol regulation and metabolism mechanisms may make some neurons more vulnerable to damage in the early ...

Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by a host of recognizable cognitive symptoms, but many non-cognitive symptoms like changes in sleep, anxiety and depression can be early signs of the disease.

These changes are controlled by the autonomic nervous system, which manages the body's involuntary functions. During sleep ... linked to the activity of deep brain regions, such as the locus coeruleus ...

In the long debate over how best to preserve our minds as we age, a new heavyweight contender has stepped into the ring. Or ...

The locus coeruleus is emerging as a major new area of research interest, with many important functions such as regulating our attention and sleep. Yoga has been found to physically alter your ...

The locus coeruleus is emerging as a major new area of research interest, with many important functions such as regulating our attention and sleep. It can be difficult to find motivation to keep ...