Researchers have discovered how newly created neurons depend on blood flow in the adult brain to travel from their site of ...

Refractory hydrocephalus (RH) refers to cases of fluid buildup in the brain that resist standard treatment, leading to ...

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 ...

A popular hypothesis for how the brain clears molecular waste, which may help explain why sleep feels refreshing, is a subject of debate. Encased in the skull, perched atop the spine, the brain has a ...

Measuring blood flow in the brain is critical for responding to a range of neurological problems, including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and vascular dementia. But existing techniques, ...

A new study in mice describes how the brain rapidly and efficiently increases blood flow to active areas where oxygen and nutrients are needed most. The work shows that the brain relies on a ...

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham has used next-generation imaging technology to discover that when the ...

Measuring blood flow in the brain is critical for responding to a range of neurological problems, including stroke, traumatic ...

A recent study found wearing a necktie could reduce blood flow to the brain. Researchers in Germany compared MRI results of a group of men wearing a necktie to those not wearing one. They found that ...

The psychological concept of “flow,” coined by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, describes a mental state of complete immersion and intense focus in an activity, leading to optimal performance and enjoyment.