First, the scientists compared brain scans of expert and non-expert creatives (including tango dancers, musicians, visual ...

Playing certain brain-training games may boost production of a neurotransmitter responsible for attention and focus, according to a small clinical trial.

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It’s essential to embrace healthy habits that enhance the brain’s ability to absorb information while staving off mental decline. Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of cognitive decline in older ...

A tiny brain blip during silent speech revealed the shocking truth: Your brain plans words by imagining sounds, not movements ...

Neurologists are exploring medications that would help the brain recover after a stroke or traumatic injury. Credit...Fabio-Consoli Supported by By Rachel E. Gross The first thing Debra McVean did ...

Have you ever stared at a simple drawing and seen something that isn’t actually there? Well, that’s your brain creating an illusion. Researchers have now identified the specific neural circuit and ...

Addressing insomnia isn’t just a fight against tomorrow’s midafternoon fatigue –– it could help protect against brain aging in the future, new research suggests. Sleep difficulties are common, with 12 ...