Most leaders rely heavily on one key region of the brain: the prefrontal cortex (PFC), which is responsible for high-order ...

The rhythmic click of needles. The softness of yarn running over fingertips. The satisfying logic of knit, purl, repeat. Knitting—and other so-called “grandma hobbies”—is making a comeback, especially ...

While we've known for some time that obesity affects the brain, scientists have found that, more importantly, it's where you carry it that matters. And it's the deep visceral fat around organs that ...

Aerobic exercise and strength training offer unique and complementary benefits for brain health, according to a growing body of research. While each activity alone can support cognitive function, ...

During a drive through New Hampshire, Chenyang “Leo” Lin noticed a few squirrels darting through the trees. It was a simple, unremarkable moment. But he remembered it clearly, along with the farmland ...

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, which means many entrepreneurs’ minds are turning towards beach getaways, lakeside camping trips, or lazy days at the pool with the kids.

How a brain's anatomical structure relates to its function is one of the most important questions in neuroscience. It explores how physical components, such as neurons and their connections, give rise ...

Most people consider marijuana safe. However, as its use is spreading, a different picture is beginning to emerge, Oklahoma doctor says.

The Mediterranean diet is a fan-favorite with healthcare providers and dietitians thanks to its links to a lower risk of heart disease and improved longevity. But there’s a variation on the ...

Summary: A new study shows that our brain’s attention system first prepares broadly, then zooms in on specific details within fractions of a second. Using EEG and machine learning, researchers tracked ...

CAMBRIDGE, England — For decades, many scientists assumed that human consciousness depends mainly on the brain’s newest and most complex regions. A wide-ranging review by Peter Coppola, a researcher ...