A new study suggests that where a person lives can be linked to their brain health and potential risk for dementia.

Researchers from the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Finland, and Örebro University, Sweden, have ...

The distribution of wealth between different people living in specific geographical regions has changed substantially over ...

New research shows that neighborhood conditions — from pollution and housing to economic opportunity — may directly affect ...

Comparing a map of the neurons in a nematode worm - the connectome - with a map of how signals travel across those neurons ...

Is it an achievable goal to remain mentally sharp while aging, or is it a pipe dream? It's entirely possible if you cultivate habits throughout your life that are beneficial to brain function.

A recent study reveals that teenagers preferring solitude during development experience notable changes in brain structure ...

New research reveals that child maltreatment leaves measurable biological “scars” on DNA, altering brain structure and function.

Too much alone time during teenage years may do more than affect friendships. While some solitude is normal, persistent ...

If you’ve ever said, “I just need to focus,” and then found yourself scrolling, snacking, and reorganizing your sock drawer—you’ve just met your executive function. And it wasn’t having its best ...