Brain fog is the result of “bad connections” between the gut and the brain, said Gerard Clarke, a professor of ...

Meet the Kraken, a massive disorientation device used to train astronauts for long space missions. We introduce viewers to the Kraken, a massive disorientation device housed on Wright Patterson ...

Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world's children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and up-to-the-minute review ...

For years, compulsive behaviors have been viewed as bad habits stuck on autopilot. But new research in rats found the opposite: inflammation in a key decision-making brain region actually made ...

New research suggests pregnancy doesn’t impair the brain—it reshapes it, refining memory, attention, and emotional awareness ...

People with similar levels of autistic traits show greater social attraction to one another, and their brains synchronize in ...

Scientists have discovered a fascinating link between creativity and cognitive impairment. In addition to producing art and literature, creativity is essential for problem-solving and adaptation. A ...

This might deviate a bit from the stereotypes, but mental sharpness isn’t all about off-the-charts IQ or speed-solving riddles. It’s the little things that stand out: like remembering names, listening ...

Neuroplasticity is real: Your brain is constantly changing and can form new neural connections throughout your life. Stress is a blocker: Chronic stress inhibits the brain’s ability to adapt and ...

The human brain contains nearly 86 billion neurons, constantly exchanging messages like an immense social media network, but neurons do not work alone – glial cells, neurotransmitters, receptors, and ...