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Researchers found that even a short stretch of eating high-fat meals can disrupt key circuits tied to memory. The good news?

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Your memory during exams isn’t just related to how much you study. It is also about how your brain functions under pressure.

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New research has found that being overworked can physically alter the brain. Researchers in South Korea set out to understand how working long hours impact the cognitive and emotional health of ...

Starting your workday before 8 a.m. might seem like a way to get ahead, but health experts say it could be doing more harm than good. From disrupted sleep and mental fog to long-term health risks, a ...