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Boosting your brain power doesn't have to be taxing, as incorporating several easy to find foods into your diet could help to increase your memory and cognitive function

Dementia is a progressive condition that leads to the gradual deterioration of the brain. According to a neuropsychologist, any change in a person's usual behaviour can be a sign

The global study indicates there are stark differences between men and women when it comes to health, with men more likely to have health conditions that lead to premature death

The new blood test would allow doctors to determine whether a person may be at higher risk of a stroke or cognitive decline during their lifetime, say scientists

Scientists have discovered a trace in the blood of some people who later went on to develop the debilitating autoimmune disease, multiple sclerosis. They say the breakthrough could hasten treatment

The international sample of more than 12,000 10 to 17 year olds showed that worryingly almost 17 per cent of adolescents had suffered weight-related bullying online

North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye is expected to be a top-five pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but some analysts have concerns about his game translating to the next level

Dr Miriam Stoppard says teenagers experiencing bullying are far more likely to have symptoms of anxiety, depression and other mental health problems

Orbiting 400km above the Earth's surface won't stop intrepid astronauts from voting as NASA figure out a way those in the International Space Station can still cast their ballots

The very first signs of dementia could be flagged up by ophthalmologists, if they know what to look for, according to new findings by health researchers

A neurologist has said that a potential early symptom of dementia can be found in people's vision. And this early warning sign often appears before sufferers experience the memory loss most closely associated with Alzheimer's disease

UCLA researchers have made a discovery by using music to manipulate the emotions of volunteers

Those with PCOS are known to suffer symptoms such as excess hair growth, acne, infertility and poor metabolic health - but a new study has suggested the condition also affects memory and brain ageing

The arrival of Homo sapiens in cold northern latitudes was found to have taken place several thousand years before Neanderthals disappeared in south west Europe

A recent study of a lake bed in the Jezero crater, on Mars, by NASA's Perseverance, has found that it at one point may been filled with water, with sediments inside possibly providing evidence of earlier life forms

People can work out their chances of getting dementia by looking at how they fit into five personality traits, scientists have found, according to a new study

Boycotting the 1980 Moscow Olympics Richard Thornton tragically never had the chance to compete in the games but dedicated his life to training up the next generation of swimmers

In the summer months, Death Valley endures an average daily high of around 45C and night-time offers little relief, dipping only slightly into the low 30s

Researchers found that people with 'positive' personality traits performed better in thinking tests but were no less likely to show signs of brain damage during autopsy

A new study has revealed the gender life expectancy gap in the US is at its highest points in decades - with the causes of death also seeing very interesting changes

The University of California found that a naturally occurring compound could be responsible for the pain that can also accompany migraines, flushes and nausea after just a small glass of red

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGE: Hunter Kilbourn had his face torn apart by two pit bulls when he was only 10-years-old in San Francisco, California, but he is now thinking of getting a dog of his own

First spotted back in late 2014, ASASSN-14li was the closest tidal disruption event to Earth discovered in a decade at the time, at just 290 million light-years away

Constipation, difficulty swallowing, and other gastrointestinal issues may be early warning signs for the disease, according to a new study, supporting the theory it originates in the gastrointestinal tract

Bronny James is targeting a safe return to basketball after suffering a cardiac arrest at USC, but Shareef O'Neal has experience with heart issues and is sure he will be fine