New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience has found an association between a reduction in gray matter in the brain and early onset psychosis (EOP). EOP occurs before the ...

Many runners keep a close eye on their mileage, documenting exactly how far they run in a day, week, month or even year. Beyond serving as an interesting or impressive statistic, knowing how many ...

Menopause is linked to reductions in gray matter volume in key brain regions as well as increased levels of anxiety and ...

Cardiovascular (CV) risk and obesity are strongly associated with loss of gray matter volume in men aged 55-74 years, whereas women show the greatest effects between the ages of 65 and 74 years, new ...

Contrary to popular belief, the "whole-brain" has four hemispheres; two (left-right) cerebral hemispheres and two (L-R) cerebellar hemispheres. Changes in the symmetry of gray matter volume and cortex ...

(Left) Increase in gray matter volume in the left insula in habitual entrepreneurs compared to managers. Significant clusters are shown on the brain template. The color bar illustrates the ...

Educational attainment is linked to reduced white matter hyperintensity burden in older adults, with vascular risk factors serving as a key mediator.

White matter and gray matter are distinct types of areas of the brain. Both are essential for thinking skills, emotions, and muscle movement. You may have heard the terms “gray matter” and “white ...