You can safeguard and improve your brain health, maintaining a sharp, active mind well into old age by incorporating simple activities like walking, swimming, and playing crossword puzzles into your ...

Michael Merzenich, Ph.D., is a professor emeritus at the University of California, San Francisco, and author of Soft-Wired: ...

If you've ever wondered why seemingly useless trivia stays lodged in your brain, you're not alone. Here is why we remember ...

Within Tibetan medicine, the medicinal herb Terminalia chebula (T. chebula) is well-known for its extensive therapeutic ...

Engaging in regular physical exercise can have a significant impact on your emotional regulation. Research shows that ...

The simple answer: Scary stuff activates the brain. When you encounter scary stuff, the brain kicks in—with vigor—to figure ...

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