Digital engagement is neither inherently benign nor uniformly harmful among young people. Later in life, it can fortify specific cognitive skills through intentional practice.

A Dartmouth study challenges the conventional view that the amygdala—the two-sided structure deep in the brain involved in ...

Scientists find specific games that may boost brain health, improve Alzheimer’s disease and dementia risk.

Learn how caffeine affects brain chemicals and health, sleep, and mood. Understand safe daily limits, hidden sources, and signs you’re getting too much.

Expert birdwatchers have changes in their brain structure compared with novices, which probably help them better identify ...

We often stop noticing things we’ve become too accustomed to, as a side effect of our brains protecting us from sensory ...

The survey, one of the largest of its kind, promotes the idea that the texture of daily life can leave a measurable imprint on the aging brain.

Exercise may sharpen the mind by repairing the brain’s protective shield. Researchers found that physical activity prompts the liver to release an enzyme that removes a harmful protein causing the ...

More than 6 million Australians experience migraines. Knowing how they develop could help you or your loved ones manage the worst symptoms.

Activities like learning a new language as a child or reading, writing, and playing board games later in life all had an impact on Alzheimer’s risk.

Abstract: WiFi-based human activity recognition (HAR) plays a pivotal role in applications such as elderly care, health monitoring, and smart home systems. Unlike the traditional IEEE 802.11n that ...

A brief afternoon nap may reset key brain processes, helping the mind stay flexible, focused, and ready to learn.