Birdwatching turns out to be a particularly effective activity for engaging multiple mental processes at once. Identifying species requires observers to notice subtle differences in color, shape, ...

Researchers identified three distinct brain “biotypes” of ADHD, each with its own chemical signature—offering new clues about why treatment can feel like trial and error.

A University of Iowa-led research team has documented in humans that physical exercise sparks an increase in brain waves ...

Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.

New research reveals that even mild respiratory infections can leave lasting biological changes. However, COVID-19 stands ...

New research suggests childhood cancer survivors may experience accelerated biological aging from treatments, potentially ...

The drugs have names that sound like small planets: semaglutide, liraglutide, lixisenatide. Collectively, they belong to a class of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) analogs that has reshaped the ...

"Super-agers" seem to produce more new nerve cells in a brain region important for memory than other people their age ...

(Oscar Wong/Moment/Getty Images) A second pregnancy alters the brain in distinctive ways that are not simply a repeat of the first, new research shows. Compared with women having their first child and ...

A new study looked for the first time at how cumulative cannabis use is associated with changes in brain structure and cognitive performance in older age – and the result is encouraging.

It’s worth knowing whether you’re just playing a game you like — or maybe also improving your brain chemistry.