When learning the word "ostentatious," imagine a peacock wearing a massive gold chain and sunglasses, standing proudly on a pile of glittering jewels ...

Ever wake up and feel like your brain’s still in sleep mode—foggy, sluggish, or just not ready to deal with the world (or your inbox)? You’re not alone. Most of us spend all this time trying to wake ...

As the body grows older, it gives away subtle signals, tired joints, slower digestion, or weaker eyesight. But the brain, too, sends its own early warnings when it begins to age faster than it should.

Effective learning isn’t just about spending hours with your books—it’s about remembering what you study. Whether preparing for exams, mastering a new language, or retaining important concepts, memory ...

A chemical in your brain assigns a positive or negative emotion to specific situations, and there are definitely ways you can game the system.

World Cerebral Palsy Day is a day to put focus and acknowledge the strength and courage of kids living with CP, and also calling for comprehensive health-related services.

A Flinders University study, published in the Journal of Neurochemistry and led by neuro­scientist Yee Lian Chew, has shown the chemical dopamine is essential for the brain to ­“actively forget”.

Stress, poor sleep, processed food and overworking can age the brain, raising the risk of cognitive problems, say scientists ...

Children who appear lazy, forgetful or unmotivated may actually be facing challenges with executive functioning, key brain skills that affect planning, memory, emotion and organisation. Understanding ...

Preparing for exams can often feel overwhelming, especially when you struggle to remember what you studied just a few days ago. But with the right memory techniques, you can train your brain to retain ...

When the cameras entered Carrigaline Community School for the reality series ‘A Rebel Education’ they found a student body of some 45 nationalities learning in an inclusive, liberal environment ...

The secret to remaining mentally sharp could be as simple as cultivating habits that are beneficial to brain function ...