Many of us have tried and given up strength training at some point. An injury, tendonitis or surgery may have resulted in us ...

A new study suggests that bilingualism can improve cognitive and social skills in children with autism. Multilingual children ...

The vagus nerve does it all—tells your lungs to breathe, controls your heart rate, and even forms the foundation for a whole ...

A new study finds that short-term air pollution exposure harms brain function, reducing focus and emotion recognition.

Dopamine rushes, withdrawals, and detoxes are trending among wellness gurus online. But experts say the science behind the ...

An understanding of brain evolution may prove useful in the development of research in forensic psychology, including ...

At first, a brain chemical called dopamine is essential for young males to master this behavior. But as they gain experience, the chemical grows less important in promoting aggression, a new study ...

Although no single food can improve mental sharpness, focus, and memory, some research shows that a nutrient-rich diet with plenty of omega-3 fats, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals is important ...

The brain interprets these sensory cues to understand ... It helps transmit nerve signals, or impulses, down a long axon. All neurons have a cell body. The cell body contains important structures ...

When a child develops a brain tumor, early diagnosis is essential. Alan Cohen, M.D., director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, shares the most common signs and symptoms ...

Impulse buying refers to unplanned purchases made on a whim. These decisions are usually triggered by marketing strategies, the shopping environment, and your own mental state. Frequent impulse ...

A man with paralysis who had electrodes implanted in his brain can pilot a virtual drone through an obstacle course simply by imagining moving his fingers. His brain signals are interpreted by an ...