Lots of studies have shown that getting a good night’s rest (seven to eight hours) is associated with better memory and other ...

Practice these surprising memory tricks to gain a mental edge. According to new study ping pong improves your hand-eye coordination and gives you a dose of brain-boosting social interaction. Sean ...

New details on how the brain stores info, and why it's limited. WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2009 — -- Having a tough time recalling a phone number someone spoke a few minutes ago or forgetting items from ...

What the Brain Song Audio Series includes and how it differs from traditional brain training methods. The scientific principles behind audio-based cognitive enhancement and whether current research ...

Surgically implanted devices that allow paralyzed people to speak can also eavesdrop on their inner monologue. That's the conclusion of a study of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) in the journal Cell.

The best brain-boosting snacks don’t just satisfy hunger – they help you stay energized, focused, and sharp. From protein-packed options to those rich in healthy fats, the right choices can support ...

Some say you’re only as old as you feel. Others say you’re as young as you think. But how old is your brain really? Scientists have been developing and refining methods to accurately measure the age ...

A new study finds that brain changes are not a steady progression; instead, distinct neural rewiring occurs around ages 9, 32, 66, and 83. A new study of brain MRIs has pinpointed four major turning ...

Neuroscientists and engineers at Stanford University are trying to design better brain-controlled prosthetic limbs. In a groundbreaking new study the researchers have discovered that the brain has two ...

A University of New Mexico scientist is revealing what might be one of the most overlooked causes of dementia — damage in the brain’s tiny blood vessels. Dr. Elaine Bearer has created a new way to ...

Celena Henry says she lost count of how many times her abuser hit her in the head but remembers vividly when she decided to leave him. “My feet left the floor, my body slammed against the wall, and I ...

What makes the human brain distinctive? A new study published July 21 in Cell identifies two genes linked to human brain features and provides a road map to discover many more. The research could lead ...