The wiring and rewiring of the brain never ends. Neural pathways are constantly being reshaped as we interact with the world ...

Why does stress make you forget? Neuroscientist Gustavo Deco explains how your brain shifts from learning to survival mode.

Is your teenager thinking about taking a Spanish or French class? Tell them there’s a hidden benefit to picking up another ...

Speaking multiple languages is linked to a younger-looking brain, with the greatest benefits seen in fluent multilinguals.

Research suggests certain hobbies may support memory, focus, and brain health after 50, helping keep your mind active as you ...

We tend to think of brain health as something we protect with crossword puzzles, Wordle, or the occasional sudoku. Those activities certainly keep your mind engaged, but they don't ask your brain to ...

Preserving your brain health for the long term comes down to small, daily choices.

It is now understood that the hippocampus is closely linked to learning and memory (Doidge, 2015; Suzuki, 2015). However, this was not always the case. One prominent experiment investigating memory, ...

The neurobiologist Erich Jarvis studies the few species capable of speech. He has long hoped to genetically engineer an ...

The brain undergoes a full renovation during menopause. Although these changes are profound, we’re learning that the long-term impact needn’t be all bad ...

Memory changes are a normal part of aging, but researchers say your everyday food choices may play a bigger role in brain ...