Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are associated with brain mechanisms underlying mental health and learning, according to two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland ...

Children get annual checkups with a pediatrician to determine if they are thriving. This is done by assessing if their height and weight are progressing at expected rates. But how do we measure ...

If you’ve been putting off that morning jog or skipping the gym, you might want to lace up those sneakers sooner rather than later. Scientists have finally zeroed in on the "golden window" where ...

Communication between regions of the brain is constantly in flux, but the neuroimaging technologies used to analyze these interactions typically provide only a snapshot representing several minutes’ ...

Playing music, dancing, creating art — and even playing some types of video games — aren’t just immersive and emotionally rewarding. They may actually slow down brain aging, a new study suggests. By ...

Love might feel like it comes from the heart, but scientists have figured out where love lives inside the brain. Researchers used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to measure brain activity ...

Let's face it, most of us spend far too much time endlessly scrolling, binge-watching shows, or convincing ourselves that "rest is productive." While downtime is crucial, your brain craves a greater ...