New research suggests that consciousness originates in the subcortex, and is polished by the cortex and cerebellum.

Meditation demonstrably enhances brain function, boosting attention and emotional regulation while reducing mind-wandering.

New research indicates that a pregnant mother’s exposure to a class of persistent synthetic chemicals is associated with ...

Rats that lived together stayed mentally sharp with age. Social housing preserved memory and brain aging efficiency compared ...

As the semester reaches its midpoint, burnout often starts to set in. For many college students, this time of year brings a ...

Adolescents who regularly choose solitude over social connection show measurable differences in brain structure and function, according to a large neuroimaging study.

Analysing brain scans, researchers have revealed alterations in brain shape linked to memory loss and potential dementia risk ...

Rats that lived in social groups throughout their lives retained youthful memory and mental flexibility well into old age, according to new research.

Productivity isn't enough. Discover how your brain's executive function helps determine whether you live a meaningful life or ...

Stanford scientists found that aging disrupts the brain’s internal navigation system in mice, mirroring spatial memory ...

Depression is a serious disorder that disrupts daily life through lethargy, sleep disturbance, and social withdrawal, and ...