"There was much less activation in the areas corresponding to creativity and to processing information." ...

A large body of research shows that meditation benefits the brain, but how much is required is less clear. This study ...

A new study is the first to show that two of our most sophisticated cognitive functions, using and understanding language and being able to sense how other people feel, have distinct origins in the ...

The difference between the brain's predicted age and actual chronological age, called a brain age gap, may influence the relationship between cognitive impairment risk factors, like high blood ...

Most people don’t think about the fact that their thoughts are chemical, and even less so about how to use their thoughts to manage their brain chemistry. Your brain chemistry is your mental health.

Research that is taking a closer look at activity in the thalamus—a region long considered a relay station for the brain and involved in consciousness and motor activity—reveals the thalamus may play ...

While their top advice stood out, they also pointed to a handful of other daily decisions that make a difference over time.

A new study reveals that consuming caffeine after too short a night’s sleep affects memory mechanisms in the brain afterward ...

At a certain point, older folks occasionally develop a penchant for making verbal slurs, mental stumbles, rambling speeches, and confusing responses. They often claim that they have no memory of ...