When a neuroscientist began studying meditation, she expected to measure temporary mental states—not structural changes in the brain itself. What her team discovered shocked the scientific community.

Cognitive function is not just a concern for older age. Your daily habits can significantly influence how your brain performs, no matter how old you are. And simple tweaks can help keep your brain ...

Think you’re great at multitasking? Answering texts, listening to a podcast and finishing work at the same time? Your brain may disagree. A new study out of Germany suggests that people can’t truly do ...

Toddlers practice toilet training. Some young children practice cursive writing while others practice riding a bike. Teens practice problem solving and essay skills through daily homework. But as ...

By measuring the magnetic fields of the brain, researchers found that different contemplative practices uniquely change how ...

Everybody worries about cognitive decline as they age. Some changes are natural and to be expected, but more severe cases can lead to dementia, a chronic condition that affects memory, language, ...

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury—or TBI—caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden ...

Why do the 3-day smartphone detox brain changes feel like breaking an addiction for some people? It might sound tough—or even ...

A new study shows that attention moves in fast repeating cycles in the brain, making us more open to distraction at certain moments.