Scientists have shown that brain connectivity patterns can predict mental functions across the entire brain. Each region has a unique “connectivity fingerprint” tied to its role in cognition, from ...

Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are associated with brain mechanisms underlying mental health and learning, according to two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland ...

Figure 1. Mean cerebral blood flow (CBF) maps following the (A) peanut intervention and (B) control periods in adults (n = 31). CBF displayed in mL/100 g/min (scale shown by color bar). Albany, Ga.

We’ve all become accustomed to warnings about the role of diet and exercise in maintaining health. News stories about the dangers of being overweight, the foods we should or shouldn’t be eating, and ...