and dementia — so doctors are only able to treat the symptoms. Now, researchers will be able to use this brain atlas to understand how all brains function, how neurons connect with one another ...

In dementia studies, measurements of brain activity are typically taken using multichannel EEG, which requires multiple electrodes to be placed on the scalp. Credit: yacobchuk/iStock/Getty Around ...

Your brain thrives on connection, and research backs this up. A separate body of research shows that regular social connection can shore up memory, problem-solving, and also reduce dementia risk.