When biomedical researchers need to test their latest ideas, they often turn to engineered human tissue that mimics the ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new study found that older adults can perform better on thinking and memory tests after 6 months of aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise gets the blood moving through your body and to your brain.

Avocados are a powerhouse of nutrition. This creamy green fruit is rich in healthy fats, fiber, and other nutrients that ...

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 ...

Less blood flow would lead to less oxygen delivery to brain tissues. This means, even if it’s just for a few seconds, the ...