New research has charted the major developmental stages in the brain’s wiring—from early-life pruning to late-life network ...

Your 50s don’t have to be the beginning of a slow mental decline. In fact, your brain’s still got loads of life in it—it just needs a little love. You don’t need a neuroscience degree or a Sudoku ...

Illusions aren’t just fun to look at — they reveal how your brain really works. One famous image, which looks like both a duck and a rabbit, shows how your mind makes choices without you even noticing ...

It’s important for everyone to keep up with healthy habits as you get older. Taking care of your physical and mental well-being can help keep your body and joints functioning for longer, maintain bone ...

A new study finds that brain changes are not a steady progression; instead, distinct neural rewiring occurs around ages 9, 32 ...

What does forgiveness look like in the brain? As a neuroscientist, I am always looking for the biological underpinnings of mental processes—not as an effort to distill mystery into molecules, but to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Without us even noticing it, our brains are the ultimate ...

Imagine you’re at your favorite coffee shop. Sadly, the barista only gets your order right about 75% of the time. According to most neuroscience research before 2025, your brain should release ...

If the idea of going to the gym makes you moan and groan, you’re not alone. Let’s be honest: It’s called working out for a reason. Though incredibly good for you, exercise doesn’t always feel so good.

While that message has been spread on social media, researchers are just beginning to understand how the devices affect the mind Amber X. Chen - AAAS Mass Media Fellow Research on how smartphone use ...

In the last ten years of having a major mental illness it’s occurred to me over and over again that my schizophrenia doesn’t define me. When I was first diagnosed, the word crazy hung over my head ...