New research reveals that air pollution, especially PM2.5, may contribute to cerebral atrophy but does not seem to impair cognitive function. Urbanization affects the strength of this link. Study: ...

Clinical studies link modern stress to measurable changes in brain architecture, fueling a new movement toward "brain fitness." NEW BERN, N.C., April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From burnout to brain fog ...

A long-term brain imaging study in aging adults showed faster rates of atrophy in certain brain structures to be associated with the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI). While some ...

New research suggests this may heighten the risk of dementia, with studies showing even a moderate amount could affect brain ...

Alcohol consumption is one of the habits that can do the most harm to our health, especially to the brain and its neurons.

These findings provide some evidence that reduced slow wave sleep (SWS) and rapid eye movement sleep (REM) may contribute to brain atrophy, thereby increasing the risk of Alzheimer disease (AD).

A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham has identified a unique brain network that links varied patterns of brain atrophy, or shrinkage, associated with schizophrenia. By combining ...

Brain atrophy patterns are similar in individuals with obesity and those with Alzheimer's disease (AD), a new study shows. Comparisons of MRI scans for more than 1000 participants indicate ...