A growing body of research shows that the adult brain is far more adaptable than we once believed. The concept of ...

New structural markers of memory storage uncovered by Scripps Research may pave the way for new treatments for memory loss.

UMass Chan Medical School biomedical engineer and professor Rachael Sirianni leads a lab that researches new technologies to ...

As cases of sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea increase, health experts are raising serious concerns about the ...

For the first time, researchers have directly observed dopamine release in the human brain during moments of cognitive ...

Intense endurance workouts can make your brain "eat" its own fat! But don’t worry—it bounces back in two months.

New insights have emerged into how the human brain develops. Two genes that are unique to humans work together to influence ...

Research suggests that there is greater potential for brain, mind, body, motor, and overall holistic development in an ...

New research shows certain diets dramatically improve brain function at any age, with plant-based foods offering protection ...

“Older adults not only reported feeling more positive emotions while listening to music in general, but they also showed ...

Research has also found a link between retirement and the onset of depression. Suddenly going from a “busy work life to a ...

Wear A Hat Day, observed annually on March 28, is designed to raise awareness and funds for brain tumor research.