Consuming 1.3 teaspoons of herbs and spices per day reduced blood pressure over a four-week study, using a blend of 24 common herbs and spices, from basil and thyme to cinnamon and turmeric.

Scientists have discovered a new type of nerve cell, or neuron, in the retina, which they named the Campana cell after its shape, which resembles a hand bell.

Learning and intellectually stimulating activities activate a gene family called MEF2, which controls a genetic program in the brain that promotes resistance to cognitive loss.

Amino LP7—a supplement containing seven specific amino acids—can slow down brain degeneration in mice, suggesting that essential amino acids help preserve cognitive function with age.