Summer in the Northern Hemisphere signals an influx of fresh berries. These seasonal fruits are more than just tasty: they may also be good for your brain and your long-term health. Nutritionists Read More...

"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me" The old adage is being called into question, according to research out of UCLA that shows that social rejection and physical pain Read More...

What brain changes transform children from creatures of impulse into fully functioning adults? In a 2001 study that used fMRI imaging to scan the brains of 254 subjects, researchers at the University Read More...

Motherhood—and parenthood in general—create obvious lifestyle changes. But did you know that motherhood can also fundamentally change your brain? Various studies suggest that motherhood might Read More...

If you’re an athlete, then you might have higher “game intelligence” than 95% of the population. According to a 2012 study, elite athletes are superior problem solvers and creative Read More...

Can a steady diet of cheeseburgers change your brain? It might just be possible, according to a 2012 study from Nature Neuroscience that linked high fat diets to neurogenesis and obesity in Read More...

We often refer to the brain as a muscle—and new research now shows that the two are more similar than previously thought. A 2012 study out of Japan investigates how working up a sweat might also Read More...

If an important decision looms but your mind is consumed with the fear that you’ve lost your wallet, better save decision making for later. Multiple studies show that stress significantly affects Read More...