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A group of communications professors at Brigham Young University traded their breaks for gym time this fall as they participated in the annual Lazy Triathlon, a monthlong fitness challenge hosted by ...

The brain is arguably the most important organ in the body. While there's no magic pill to give us cerebral superpowers, there are things we can do to help keep our mind sharp and prevent cognitive ...

A fresh supply of the immune cells that keep the brain tidy might one day help to treat a host of conditions, from ultra-rare genetic disorders to more familiar scourges, such as Alzheimer’s disease.

When we picture the future of human evolution, we often imagine larger brains and sharper intellect. We envision creatures powered by technology and intelligence, resembling the big-headed life forms ...