Going to sleep between 10:00 and 11:00 pm was associated with the best heart health outcomes. There was a 25% higher risk of heart conditions with a sleep onset at midnight or later.

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.