When boredom sets in, many people instinctively reach for their smartphones. Yet, according to researchers, a specific activity could truly transform these lulls into a genuine brain workout. What if ...

A single exercise session increased electrical activity in a brain region tied to learning and memory, a first-of-its-kind ...

Keeping your brain active through social interaction, learning new skills and regular exercise could play an important role in protecting long term brain health. Psychologist Kimberley Wilson joined ...

The dry, puckering sensation you get from dark chocolate, red wine, tea or berries could actually be activating your brain in a way similar to exercise, according to a new study. New research from ...

High‑frequency brain stimulation that synchronizes frontal–parietal activity led people to choose more generously, suggesting that altruism depends on rapid neural coordination.

Hearing a special song can instantly transport someone to a favorite memory from their past, and there is no question that music is an important element of life. The relationship between music and ...

This beautiful image of actual neurogenesis (birth of neurons) was captured by Henriette van Praag and Linda Kitabayashi in their latest study on running-induced systemic cathepsin B secretion. Source ...