New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has identified a function for brain immune cells that may inform efforts to support blood flow in neurodegenerative conditions. The ...

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 ...

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests an unexpected way doctors may be able to improve blood flow to the brain to battle Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

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 ...

Researchers have uncovered a potential route to developing the first ever drug treatments for the second most common type of dementia. The study has shed light on how high blood pressure causes ...

Researchers hope the discovery will accelerate development of treatments for the condition. Researchers hope their findings will accelerate development of treatments for vascular dementia (Anthony ...

The natural chemical that gives our brains a boost after intense exercise - Scientists have revealed how working out can ...

Though it accounts for just two percent of the body’s weight, the brain consumes a whopping 20% of its total energy. To get the energy it needs for more complicated tasks, the brain has evolved a ...

New research indicates that even one high-fat meal could impair blood flow to the brain, potentially raising the risk of ...

Parents can boost their child's memory through simple methods. Adequate sleep is crucial for memory consolidation. Active ...

New research indicates that even a single high-fat meal, like a milkshake, can temporarily hinder blood flow and vascular function, particularly in ol ...