A song pops into your head—and it’s exactly what you needed to hear. Coincidence? Maybe not. Your brain is sending signals ...

While we've known for some time that obesity affects the brain, scientists have found that, more importantly, it's where you ...

Teachers can implement consistent routines, provide accessible supports, and empower students to figure out what helps them ...

Stretching your ability to focus is good for the brain. Paying close attention like that encourages the brain to pump more acetylcholine (a brain chemical important for learning, attention, and memory ...

Eating a diet high in junk food could harm the brain within days and increase the risk of dementia, new research suggests.

This suggests the brain applies different rules based on the strength of the original memory. Weak memories, like those for animal images, are more likely to be rescued. Stronger memories may already ...

A healthy brain maintains a harmony of neurons that excite or inhibit other neurons, but the lines between different types of ...

Boston University researchers found that ordinary moments can gain staying power if they’re connected to significant ...

Tying “fragile” memories to emotional events could help people remember them better in the future, researchers at Boston ...

Cycling isn't just good for the planet, your wallet and your fitness. Choosing this form of transportation for your errands ...

The potential of brain-computer interfaces ‘could be magical,’ but their collection of large amounts of neural data also ...

A new Halloween-themed brain teaser is sure to keep you entertained for a while - and it's so tricky that it takes an average ...