The auditory illusion can create a phantom tone in your head said to promote focus, relaxation, and cognition.

Small shifts in your daily routine can help clear mental clutter and bolster your attention span. Focus can be strengthened with practices like mindfulness, chunking, or habit stacking. Noise from ...

When we focus, switch tasks, or face tough mental challenges, the brain starts to sync its internal rhythms, especially in the midfrontal region. A new study has found that smarter individuals show ...

Scientists have unveiled the strongest evidence yet that a combination of diet, exercise and brain training can improve thinking and memory in older Americans. A study of more than 2,100 sedentary ...

Your chronological age may say 65, but your brain could be acting a decade younger—or older—depending on your life experiences. That's the message from a new study by University of Florida researchers ...

A new study looked at how moderate-to-vigorous physical activity can impact mental sharpness. It found that as little as five minutes of brisk movement, like jogging or taking a few flights of stairs, ...

Older Americans in their 60s and 70s can improve thinking and memory through a combination of diet, exercise and brain training. That’s the finding of a new study involving more than 2,100 older ...

Long working hours might not just be bad for you, they could also be altering the structure of your brain, a new study suggests. The research was conducted by two scientists at South Korea’s Chung-Ang ...

Your high-level job may be a boon to your resume, but new research says it can also give you a big head — and not in a good way. A study out of South Korea suggests clocking in overtime could come ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For years, the medical community has stressed that being active makes you happier and healthier. But new ...

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 ...