Birdwatching turns out to be a particularly effective activity for engaging multiple mental processes at once. Identifying species requires observers to notice subtle differences in color, shape, ...

Pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNETs) are commonly associated with visual disturbances and endocrine abnormalities; however, many patients also experience cognitive deficits, particularly in ...

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Increasing our level of physical fitness leads to a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins following one session of exercise, finds a new study led by a UCL researcher. The study, published in ...

It’s true that the brain slows down as we age, but that’s normal—and all of us can practice some simple strategies to compensate for it.

We’ve all experienced that post-workout mental clarity - that feeling of being a bit "sharper" after hitting the gym or going ...

Scientists have identified a critical breakdown in the cellular machinery that produces proteins in aging brains.

Recognizing this, Preferred Dental is moving toward a more diagnostic and preventative model of care that views the mouth as a mirror of the body’s internal environment. By identifying early markers ...

Why wellness travel is becoming essential for mothers carrying the mental load, and how time in nature and slower travel can reset the brain and restore resilience.

When students create a visual resource to scaffold problem-solving, they can approach independent work with more confidence and focused attention.

A new study shows that while humans struggle to identify AI-generated voices, their brains rapidly adapt to detect subtle acoustic differences between real and deepfake speech.

A new study reveals that astrocytes—star-shaped support cells traditionally viewed as passive partners of neurons—play a ...