This creates a powerful loop: a negative thought enters the brain, and, due to its distressing contents, the brain signals ...

WASHINGTON — Like any young woman in love, Bianca Acevedo has exchanged valentine hearts with her fiance. But the New York neuroscientist knows better. The source of love is in the head, not the heart ...

Why New Year’s resolutions fail isn’t about willpower, but because we misunderstand motivation. Here’s what psychology ...

Imagine if keeping your brain in top shape was as routine as brushing your teeth in the morning or exercising before work. Brain health is more than simply the absence of disease; it is the state of ...

The human brain shrinks as it ages, affecting the ability to remember — it’s part of life. Yet there are a lucky few, called “SuperAgers,” who possess a brain that fights back. For these people, ...

It may be time to think outside the box. Many Americans will experience some level of brain decline as they age, ranging from mild cognitive impairment to dementia. Maintaining a sharp mind is crucial ...

People travel for many reasons: to relax, explore new places, meet people, visit loved ones — the list is endless. But travel does much more than broaden your physical horizons. It can also be a boon ...

Restless sleep correlates with lower connectivity between the default mode network nodes, and default mode network and somatomotor network nodes. The default mode network is a group of brain regions ...

That radical haircut. The sudden urge to book a one-way ticket to Bangkok. The 2 AM text to your ex’s best friend. If you’ve ever experienced a significant breakup, chances are you’ve also felt that ...

I was recently sitting with my friend’s 9-year-old son, Guillermo, as he teed up a YouTube video on the TV. I’d wanted to get a kid’s perspective on “brain rot,” Oxford University Press’ 2024 word of ...