As the semester reaches its midpoint, burnout often starts to set in. For many college students, this time of year brings a ...

“Making bold decisions that seem right for us but that go against the status quo or the wishes of others can be hard. It’s ...

Building a lifelong love for learning in children is a subtle art that goes beyond formal education or pushing achievement.

Bedtime stories and songs boost children's memory and brain power. Research shows these routines improve language skills and cognitive abilities. They activate brain areas for memory and reduce stress ...

Hormones play a vital part in keeping our bodies working properly. But they can also have a powerful – and sometimes negative ...

First, the scientists compared brain scans of expert and non-expert creatives (including tango dancers, musicians, visual ...

In a world full of mental distractions, the simple ability to remember things clearly might feel like a gift. But memory isn't just a function of the brain; it’s very much connected to the body.

Modern science is increasingly questioning the usual ideas about how memory works. Previously, sleep and emotions were ...

Scientists discovered that high-fat junk food disrupts memory circuits in the brain almost immediately. Within just four days, neurons in the hippocampus became overactive, impairing memory. Restoring ...

As the body grows older, it gives away subtle signals, tired joints, slower digestion, or weaker eyesight. But the brain, too ...

Real self-care helps us manage stress in healthy ways—but some things we turn to for comfort don't fit that bill.