New research identifies the SNAP-47 protein as the key regulator of slow oxytocin release, maintaining the brain's "social vibe." ...

Time and time again, I hear the term the social brain when people talk about social cognition. It’s a catchy phrase that captures how important social behavior is to the brains of social species, like ...

Social hierarchies are everywhere—think of high school dramas, where the athletes are portrayed as the most popular, or large companies, where the CEO makes the important decisions. Such hierarchies ...

Spending even a single week without social media can have a surprising effect on the brain. In a world fueled by constant connection, endless scrolling and instant feedback, removing platforms like ...

Too much screen time — particularly related to social media use in kids, teens and young adults — is a major concern in modern society. Smartphones are ubiquitous. Social media is enticing. And the ...

There is a natural decline in sociability as a result of aging influenced by brain changes, new research shows. “Our study suggests that age-related changes in the functional wiring of the brain may ...

When teenagers shift their sleep schedules between school days and weekends, the resulting mismatch can alter the physical ...

Research suggests that high use of social media and AI chat tools may affect your attention and memory. But there is something you can do about it.

It's never too early or too late to invest in your brain health. Not sure how to start? Read on to discover a few tips.