“When the gut is healthy and balanced, it sends ‘good’ signals that support brain health. But when it’s disturbed—by stress, poor diet, or antibiotics—it can send “stress” signals that may impair ...

Lab-grown “reductionist replicas” of the human brain are helping scientists understand fetal development and cognitive ...

A collection of studies that chart how mammalian brain cells grow and differentiate is a ‘very valuable’ tool for ...

A.I. search tools, chatbots and social media are associated with lower cognitive performance, studies say. What to do?

Drinking alcohol can also cause both short term and long term changes to your brain. Here’s what you need to know.

Ayahuasca is known for its powerful effects - but what’s actually happening inside the brain when someone takes it? In this ...

Brain-training games are all the rage, but whether they prevent cognitive decline has been debatable. Studies in recent years have gone back and forth on the topic, with no definitive conclusion. Many ...

For years, physical performance has held the spotlight, but now mental fitness is gaining momentum and becoming the latest frontier in performance training. Today's Everyday Athlete trains smarter, ...

A new study from Sweden’s Karolinska Institute found that the brain’s taste cortex responds not only to flavors on the tongue but also to aromas that reach the nose while eating, known as retronasal ...

It’s easy to dismiss just-because hobbies like painting or poetry as silly little things you do to busy your hands or find a brief escape from the drama or drudgery of life. But a new study including ...

Studies show that your brain doesn’t perceive the world exactly as it is. Instead, it “fills in gaps in perception.” The first layer of your brain’s primary visual cortex helps to decide what reality ...

Aerobic exercise and strength training offer unique and complementary benefits for brain health, according to a growing body of research. While each activity alone can support cognitive function, ...