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For those who find it tough to juggle more than a couple things at once, don't despair. The brain is set up to manage two tasks, but not more, a new study suggests. That's because, when faced with two ...

Study maps five major eras of brain wiring from birth to old age, revealing the key turning points that shape how we learn, ...

Our mind is a mysterious place, but we're learning more than ever about our gray matter. Here are myth-busting truths, new ...