Hormones play a vital part in keeping our bodies working properly. But they can also have a powerful – and sometimes negative ...

Neuroscientists probing the boundary between sleep and awareness are finding many types of liminal states, which help explain ...

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Researchers have discovered “meal memory” neurons in laboratory rats that may explain why forgetting lunch can lead to overeating. Scientists have identified a unique population of brain cells ...

Your memory during exams isn’t just related to how much you study. It is also about how your brain functions under pressure.

Researchers measured acetylcholine production in participants' brains at the beginning and end of the 10-week trial.

New research shows that the brain’s ability to detect subtle visual changes—like spotting an anomaly on a security ...

Imagine you are a security guard in one of those casino heist movies where your ability to recognize an emerging crime will ...

Hormones are vital for maintaining normal body functions, but scientists are finding they can also powerfully - and sometimes negatively - affect our mood and mental health.

Chess, card games, and pickleball are just some of the games that can help keep your brain healthy and stimulated. Brain health is a vital part of overall well-being as we age. Research suggests the ...

When you wake up in the morning, it might feel like your brain just switched on at the ring of an alarm, although you still ...