The human brain holds an astonishing ability to reshape itself throughout life. This concept, known as neuroplasticity, has become a cornerstone of modern neuroscience, revealing profound insights ...

Trent Loos explores energy use, economic impact and research comparing the human brain to modern supercomputers.

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 ...

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 found that a short afternoon nap may offer brain health benefits, such as clearing the mind and improving ...

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 ...

Gut health affects far more than digestion. A complex gut‑brain network constantly sends signals that shape mood, sleep and ...

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 ...