From early childhood, the brain runs two systems side by side. One helps children understand words. The other helps them ...

"There was much less activation in the areas corresponding to creativity and to processing information." ...

Most people don’t think about the fact that their thoughts are chemical, and even less so about how to use their thoughts to manage their brain chemistry. Your brain chemistry is your mental health.

A new study is the first to show that two of our most sophisticated cognitive functions, using and understanding language and being able to sense how other people feel, have distinct origins in the ...

Brain health isn't determined only by genetics or what happens later in life. A growing body of research shows that a range ...

MINNEAPOLIS — The difference between the brain’s predicted age and actual chronological age, called a brain age gap, may influence the relationship between cognitive impairment risk factors, like high ...

An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process information, according to new research. An often-ignored type of cell in the brain ...

As your most vital organ, your brain drives everything from memory and focus to mood and learning. Certain vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats help your brain perform at its best by keeping your ...

A large body of research shows that meditation benefits the brain, but how much is required is less clear. This study ...

At a certain point, older folks occasionally develop a penchant for making verbal slurs, mental stumbles, rambling speeches, and confusing responses. They often claim that they have no memory of ...