“Our latest research proposal really grew out of our interactions with the blind and visually impaired community in Atlanta,” ...

The next time you skip a workout or stay up late, consider this: your brain might still be feeling the effects two weeks from ...

The simple answer: Scary stuff activates the brain. When you encounter scary stuff, the brain kicks in—with vigor—to figure ...

Recent research highlights the potential of targeting the brain’s metabolism to treat Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that ...

MRI data from a large sample reveals enhanced whole-brain connectivity in individuals who speak a second language.

Michael Merzenich, Ph.D., is a professor emeritus at the University of California, San Francisco, and author of Soft-Wired: ...

In the blink of an eye, a stroke can rewrite the brain's intricate circuitry, leaving a trail of disrupted functions in its ...

You can safeguard and improve your brain health, maintaining a sharp, active mind well into old age by incorporating simple activities like walking, swimming, and playing crossword puzzles into your ...

You learn something new every day. And you don't even have to attend a class to do so. You might learn something by accident, ...

If you've ever wondered why seemingly useless trivia stays lodged in your brain, you're not alone. Here is why we remember ...