What if the key to sharper memory, better concentration, even a lower risk of dementia, lay as close as getting your body up and moving? Science suggests it might. A landmark study published in the ...

There are many ways to boost brain power, from exercising more often to learning new skills. But what about boosting the actual size of your brain? According to a new study, wearing the right kind of ...

These easy brain-based strategies help reduce stress and make daily life feel radically better, proving that real ...

A study by the University Hospital of Freiburg, the HUG and the UNIGE shows how napping improves the brain's learning ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While your brain may feel naturally fired up in the morning, making you feel ready to tackle the day, ...

What the Brain Song Audio Series includes and how it differs from traditional brain training methods. The scientific principles behind audio-based cognitive enhancement and whether current research ...

A recent study published in the Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine reveals that hockey players' cognitive processing speeds vary by position—and that these abilities can be trained. "You look at ...

Recent work has revealed some of the many crucial functions of astrocytes, brain cells that were once thought to play primarily supportive roles for neurons. Astrocytes do handle debris around neurons ...

Nowadays, no one seriously doubts that physical activity improves our physical health, along with our mental health and cognitive abilities. Physically active children perform better in school, ...