On brain scans, these people show less brain shrinkage than would be expected at their stage of life and, because of this, may be more protected against developing dementia. The scientists who studied ...

As hormones surge, some brain areas shrink in what scientists say may be a fine-tuning that helps mothers bond with and care for their babies. By Pam Belluck Pam Belluck covers brain health, ...

Researchers are delving into structural changes in the brain during the midlife transition. During menopause, women can experience forgetfulness, brain fog, and other cognitive symptoms. Over the ...

A recent study mapped the maternal brain from preconception through the crucial two years postpartum, illuminating how the brain reshapes itself during this pivotal life stage. “Mom brain,” that foggy ...