Youngsters who once built things, played games, and read books are now immersed in one-dimensional, passive tidbits of ...

The prefrontal cortex -- an area of the brain responsible for executive functions, such as planning, working memory, and impulse control -- has long been implicated in the pathophysiology of ...

Tsukuba, Japan—Listening to rhythmic music, particularly music with a pronounced groove, elicits a heightened sense of excitement, prompting individuals to instinctively move their bodies in sync with ...

Prefrontal brain damage can contribute to impulsive behaviors, which may in turn contribute to criminal behavior that cannot be understood in terms of rational motivations.

Preschoolers in the school’s 3-year-old classroom learn about the brain by singing “The Brain Song” to the tune of “Bingo” ...

Prefrontal cortex biopsies taken for research purposes during deep brain stimulation procedures appear to be safe, new ...

Kids with conduct issues can pose a unique challenge to parents. New research is showing it's crucial to keep calm.

Obtaining prefrontal cortex biopsies during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in living patients does not increase the risk of adverse events or cognitive decline compared to standard DBS ...