Many mammals physically pivot their ears to hone in on a particular sound, and now it seems that a similar action takes place ...

Recent insights into brain functioning challenge the long-standing belief that brain wiring is the primary determinant of intelligence and behavior. It appears that it’s not just about how the brain ...

Research indicates that activities like dance, martial arts, and team sports significantly enhance cognitive function beyond ...

Coffee may benefit the brain through multiple pathways, but caution is key due to caffeine consumption.

Glucose, nutrients, and oxygen are crucial for normal brain function. Providing the brain with fuel via diet and exercise is ...

While we've known for some time that obesity affects the brain, scientists have found that, more importantly, it's where you ...

A healthy brain maintains a harmony of neurons that excite or inhibit other neurons, but the lines between different types of ...

Researchers found a powerful protein that helps strengthen the messaging system of the brain. The discovery could lead to new ...

Think playing an instrument is just a childhood pastime or a talent reserved for the naturally gifted? Think again. Picking up a musical instrument later in life isn’t just a fulfilling creative ...

You may want to think twice before snacking on a Slim Jim or downing a soda. They could alter your brain health over time.

UCSF scientists discovered that an overlooked cell type in the brain plays a central role in healing traumatic brain injury.

Less stress and better sleep? One brain-boosting supplement promises to deliver all that and more in pill form.