A new discovery by McGill researchers sheds light on how we retain memories over time, even though brain activity is constantly changing. Published in Nature, the preclinical study found the brain's ...

A pig's brain has been frozen with its cellular activity locked in place and minimal damage. Some believe the same could be ...

Relapsing after quitting cocaine is not simply a matter of willpower — it reflects physical changes in the brain, according to new research. Scientists have found that repeated cocaine use reshapes ...

New research reveals that while our memory centers are constantly shifting, our internal compass remains frozen in time to keep our world stable.

UCLA professor and neuroscientist Dr. Alex Korb shares the the habits he avoids to help strengthen his brain and manage his stress.

Sleep science now explains why the “mind after midnight” specialises in horror stories, and why we should never trust our night-time cognitions, which are driven by negativity bias ...

If ever you needed a nudge to give your brain a workout, new research underscoring the benefits of “brain training” should offer fresh motivation.

Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better description. Do a ...

It’s true that the brain slows down as we age, but that’s normal—and all of us can practice some simple strategies to ...

The ERISA consultants at the Retirement Learning Center (RLC) Resource Desk regularly receive calls from financial advisors on a broad array of technical topics related to IRAs, qualified retirement ...

Children who spent a lot of time on screens before the age of two showed changes in brain development that were later linked to slower decision-making and higher anxiety during their teenage years, ...

Caffeine boosts alertness by blocking sleep signals in the brain, but daily use leads to tolerance, reduced effects, and potential dependency. Regular or high doses can disrupt sleep, increase anxiety ...