Studies on the neurons of mice suggest our own human endurance may have more to do with the brain than our physique.

The work reveals that the brain — in mice and, presumably, in humans — is actively involved in the development of endurance, ...

Bad moments happen in life. Sometimes they create terrible decision outcomes. Mentalization-based therapy and mentalization may offer an innovative and healthy way to empower your outcomes.

These changes aren’t permanent – the brain goes gradually back to normal after coming back to Earth. Understanding the ...

It's not anxiety keeping you awake. It's your brain running a biological program that most people completely misunderstand.

Scientists at Keck Medicine of USC are testing an experimental stem cell therapy that aims to restore the brain’s ability to ...

Memories must be flexible so animals can adapt when the world changes. FMI neuroscientists have found that in fruit flies, ...

Eating more like the Mediterranean may quietly cut women’s stroke risk—possibly by a lot. Women who closely followed a ...

Studies are showing that “good bacteria” can help us handle stress better, regulate emotion, even stay motivated and hopeful.

A new study finds the hippocampus reorganizes memories to predict rewards. This discovery explains how the brain learns and why Alzheimer's affects decision-making.

A new study in mice suggests that memory problems in Alzheimer’s disease may stem from a breakdown in how the brain replays recent experiences during periods of rest. The research was carried out by s ...

Pregnancy brain, often called “mum brain” or “momnesia”, refers to the common experience of mild cognitive changes such as forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating and mental fog during and shortly ...