When a neuroscientist began studying meditation, she expected to measure temporary mental states—not structural changes in the brain itself. What her team discovered shocked the scientific community.

One of the universal challenges in human knowledge is translating what is deeply felt and implicitly understood into ...

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Cognitive function is not just a concern for older age. Your daily habits can significantly influence how your brain performs, no matter how old you are. And simple tweaks can help keep your brain ...

Brain health has become a topic of growing importance in recent years. With modern life demanding more from our minds than ever before, many people are turning to lifestyle strategies and supplements ...

"Practice makes perfect" is no mere cliché, according to a new study from researchers at The Rockefeller University and UCLA. Instead, it's the recipe for mastering a task, because repeating an ...

Everybody worries about cognitive decline as they age. Some changes are natural and to be expected, but more severe cases can lead to dementia, a chronic condition that affects memory, language, ...