As mice age, changes in the microorganisms in their guts contribute to cognitive decline by altering signalling between the gut and brain.

Some changes in memory and cognition are a natural part of aging. However, it can become a more significant concern for some people and could disrupt daily life when it’s more severe. According to a ...

In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, researchers evaluated the effects of physical activity and positive affect on the relationship between cognitive performance and pain ...

The study finds that high smartphone use in school affects cognitive control in youths, indicating a need for policies to manage digital engagement effectively.

Cognitive function in prostate cancer patients is linked to fatigue, sleep quality, and age, with fatigue influenced by depression symptoms. Prostate symptoms and sleep quality are nearly significant ...

Letting an AI assistant handle the hard parts of thinking feels efficient in the moment, but a growing body of cognitive ...

Older adults who feel lonely — even if socially active — show faster memory decline when experiencing hearing loss. Researchers analyzed data from over 33,000 Europeans over nearly two decades, ...

Individuals who are more active in the evening performed better on cognitive tests than did those who are typically more active in the morning hours, new research suggests. "Rather than just being ...

As heat waves roll across the U.S. in the summer, heat-related illnesses are a serious threat to Americans. Although we often hear about the dangers of overheating and dehydration, heat waves lead to ...

Women with hypothyroidism treated with levothyroxine show no significant cognitive decline across the menopausal transition compared with those without thyroid disease. Levothyroxine, the primary ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When OpenAI released “study mode” in July 2025, the company touted ChatGPT’s educational benefits. “When ChatGPT is prompted to ...