Now, a new neuroscientific study from MIT suggests a fascinating explanation. In short, when your attention vanishes after a ...

During menopause, researchers also notice more bright spots on brain scans known as white-matter hyperintensities. These ...

Following over 13,000 adults ages 45 and older for up to 15 years, the study found that people who reported a higher sense of ...

Daytime “wash cycles” help clear waste from the brain but cause momentary drops in attention after sleepless nights.

According to neuroscientist Ben Rein’s new book, Why Brains Need Friends, it comes down to our brains. As he explains in the ...

The drop you feel on the dance floor isn’t just emotional — it’s biological. Experts explain how music syncs with your heartbeat and rewires your brain for joy.

As emotions rise and fall in everyday life, your brain keeps up, constantly adjusting. These transitions between feelings—like joy, sadness, or fear—aren’t just random reactions. They’re part of a ...

Ever wonder why your life only starts around age three or four in your memory? That gap is called infantile amnesia, and for decades, scientists thought your baby brain just couldn't save those early ...

Ever reached a point where you've scrolled social media on your phone for so long before bedtime, you feel foggy, overstimulated, anxious and struggle to get to sleep? It may be that you, and your ...

A little forgetfulness is a normal part of getting older, but keeping your brain active helps it stay sharp. And you don’t ...

Fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, trout, and herring are among the healthiest choices for heart and brain health, thanks ...