Neuroscientist reveals the brain training exercises she does daily
"It is never too soon—or too late—to take charge of our brain's health and fitness," Sandra Bond Chapman told Newsweek.
Elon Musk says first Neuralink brain chip patient "recovering well"
The biotechnology company's first patient received an implant on Sunday.
Neuroscientists reveal trick to help you study
Switching from typing notes on a keyboard, to writing them with a pen, proved to drastically improve memory and recall among students.
Scientists may have found why older people "prefer to dress in bold colors"
"Our findings might also help explain why our color preferences may alter as we age," a neuroscientist said.
Neuroscientists discover the gut-brain link activated by sugar and fat
The research reveals why we find foods like chocolate and doughnuts so irresistible, and may provide useful insights for future weight loss strategies.
Scientists reveal why marijuana gives you the munchies
Research has detailed how marijuana triggers hunger neurons in the brain and how this could help treat appetite disorders.
Alzheimer's breakthrough as five new subgroups identified
The discovery paves the way toward more personalized treatments for Alzheimer's patients.
Neuroscientists find the "chemical imprint" that keeps love alive
The discovery sheds a light on the brain's built-in mechanism to protect us from endless unrequited love.
Alzheimer's mysterious origins may lie in exhausted cells unable to cope
A discovery has important implications for future treatments and may explain why patients respond differently to different drugs.
Scientists identify brain region that controls how deeply you fall in love
This neurological network controls roughly 9 percent of the variance in intensity of romantic love, scientists say.
Neuroscientists find way to make people more hypnotizable
"We finally cracked the code on how to do it," the Stanford researchers said.
Poor sleep in your 30s linked to memory and thinking problems in later life
Experts hope that their findings could prevent or delay up to 30 percent of Alzheimer's cases.
Neuroscientist shares brain training exercises he does every day
World Memory Champion Boris Konrad shares his secrets to a better memory.
Scientists find new reason we should avoid sharing a bed with our partners
What actually happens in your brain when you sleep next to someone else?
Midlife blood test for cognitive decline may predict Alzheimer's
The findings of a new study could help early detection of Alzheimer's and open the door to more treatment options for patients.
Scientists reveal best toys for child's brain development for Christmas
Some parents make the same mistakes over and over when it comes to their kids' toys.
Neuroscientists discover source of "wave of death" at end of consciousness
The latest findings shed new light on the process of dying and the accompanying changes that occur in the brain.
Scientists reveal what happens in the brain when you daydream
The authors of a study suggest that daydreaming could have an important role to play in learning and memory.
Pre-Alzheimer's memory problems linked to loss of serotonin
"People with mild cognitive impairment already display loss of the serotonin transporter," researcher Gwenn Smith said.
Alzheimer's breakthrough as scientists discover ways to reduce symptoms
Two new studies reveal that electrical stimulation of the brain and light therapy treatment might help patients with Alzheimer's.
Psychologists find sleep can distort our memories
When asked to remember a list of words, people who had slept were better at remembering the list, but also had more false memories of related words.
Alzheimer's mystery could be solved by new brain probe
A fiber implanted into the hippocampus could allow scientists to study real-time changes in the brain as the disease takes hold.
Killing 'zombie' cells can reverse COVID brain aging
Infection with SARS-CoV-2 accelerates the rate of premature aging in the brain. But what if there was a way to turn back the clock?
Babies' brains are shaped by what they hear in the womb, scientists find
"Fetuses can hear during the last trimester of pregnancy," Judit Gervain told Newsweek.
Neuroscientists say textbook brain "rewiring" theory is "in fact wrong"
Professors are calling into question the commonly held belief that a loss of sight causes the brain to rewire and pick up new sounds.
Weapon against Parkinson's and Alzheimer's may lie in common kitchen waste
Coffee grounds contain a special substance that may protect neurons against toxins that trigger neurodegenerative diseases.
Babies can make sense of the world around them at just four months—Study
"The multisensory brain is wired up to make links between what babies see and what they feel," the study's author said.
New AI can mimic human brain, use the same tricks as we do
This discovery not only offers new avenues for AI development, but may also offer insights into the inner workings of our own brains.
Scientists identify hidden midlife risk for developing Alzheimer's disease
"This study highlights a key mechanism by which hidden fat can increase the risk of Alzheimer's," a neurologist said.
Want to stop procrastinating? This neuroscientist shares her secrets
An MIT neuroscientist shares her top tips for unlocking your brain's innate productivity mode.