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A groundbreaking new study reveals that changes to the gut microbiome can change the way the brain works. Humans have the largest relative brain size of any primate, but little is known about how ...

A pioneering study provides new evidence that gut microbes vary across primate species and can shape physiology in ways associated with differences in brain size and cognitive function A new study sug ...

A new study suggests that taking a two-hour nap during a night shift may help restore brain function and memory in nurses.

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There is a strong link between regular physical exercise and good brain health, according to one study. Researchers found ...