Both moderate and vigorous-intensity exercise has been found to improve brain function. However, it seems that higher-intensity exercise is your best bet for a better brain.

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Feeling overwhelmed at work? NYU neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki offers two science-backed techniques to boost focus and motivation. Create a 'Done List' to acknowledge daily achievements, no matter ...

Are the same technologies that promise to make us smarter making us less capable of the mental work that builds understanding ...

The traditional boundaries between professional and personal life are increasingly blurred. The idea of work-life balance — where work and personal time are neatly divided — has given way to a more ...

Much has been made of the power of habit. We’re encouraged to make healthy choices our default and to understand the way that the brain sets certain tasks, such as our morning commute, on autopilot to ...

New research has found that being overworked can physically alter the brain. Researchers in South Korea set out to understand how working long hours impact the cognitive and emotional health of ...

Researchers shot lasers into brain cells and triggered illusions on demand—a breakthrough that’s rewriting how we see the ...

In 1943, a pair of neuroscientists were trying to describe how the human nervous system works when they accidentally laid the foundation for artificial intelligence. In their mathematical framework ...