Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kim Elsesser covers issues that impact women in the workplace. Parents and coaches of youth chess players believe girls and women ...

A little forgetfulness is a normal part of getting older, but keeping your brain active helps it stay sharp. And you don’t need pricey classes to do it. Chances are, you’re already doing ...

Female chess players in the male-dominated sport face "gender bias" from their mentors and even from their own parents, according to a new study. Researchers who polled the parents and mentors of ...

Severe hemophilia often results in a significant economic and psychological burden on patients, caregivers, and the healthcare system as a whole, according to recent research from Europe. Severe ...

Two new studies -- including one involving chess players -- suggest a link between poor air quality and brain function. Getty Images Your morning commute could be inhibiting your brain function, a new ...

It's both appealing and disturbing to think that taking a pill could boost someone's brainpower to make them "smarter." Films like "Limitless" and "Lucy" create fantasies of cognition-enhancing drugs ...