Picture an apple, any apple. As long as you don’t have aphantasia—the inability to visualize things in your mind’s eye—this suggestion triggers brain activity that’s surprisingly similar to what ...

As parents, we have had to (gently) force our kids to do some things that they are not always interested in doing. Boring things like eating vegetables, brushing their teeth, and reading are all ...

They work for depression and P.T.S.D. Could they also help the brain repair itself after a neurologic catastrophe? By Rachel E. Gross In the 15 years that Dr. Sean Dukelow has been treating stroke ...

For many triple-A video games, appealing to a wide audience often means ensuring players can see a game to its conclusion. That sometimes translates to sanding down combat, exploration, and ...

When it comes to your current wellness routine, taking care of your brain probably isn’t as high up on the list as, say, your skin or core strength. But it should be. The good news is that the habits ...

Editor’s note: In this Future View, students discuss artificial intelligence. This column will appear every week. Next we’ll ask: “Studies show that as many as 45% of Gen Z adults in the U.S. choose ...

Women are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease as men, and the search for why is ongoing. There’s a thought that the decline could be tied to brain changes that happen in menopause, or the ...

There are a lot of factors that go into determining someone's intelligence. However, a recent study found that, outside of the obvious factors that measure intelligence, there's a biological link that ...

We've all encountered people who seem to navigate life with unwavering self-assurance and can make decisions without the paralyzing grip of constant doubt. While it might appear they possess some ...

Researchers find that long thumbs in primates are consistently associated with big brains. Freepik As the sole surviving human species, our big brains and nimble hands have always made us feel special ...