Inaccurate metaphors about the mind can cause real harm, for instance leading educators to 'train' children like algorithms.

"I went to the doctor thinking I had a brain tumor or something ... You hear all the time growing up to 'enjoy it, keep ...

"Home health aide. They have a lot of knowledge, like what to do when the patient has a seizure or stroke, and a lot of skill ...

Solo travel does more than fill your passport with stamps. It fundamentally rewires your brain, enhancing problem-solving abilities, emotional resilience and creative thinking. Whether you’re ...

Rejection can feel physically painful. It also provides a lesson for your brain on whom to connect with and how.

When you're accepted, your brain notes that feeling included results in a rewarding experience. Your brain also calculates relational value, which indicates how much you think others value you.

Your brain breaks apart fleeting streams of acoustic information into parallel channels —linguistic, emotional and musical—and acts as a biological multicore processor.

Listening to sound doesn t just trigger brain activity it reshapes your brain s internal networks in real time. Scientists have unveiled a powerful new imaging method, FREQ-NESS, that traces how ...

Late-night scrolling isn’t the only thing sabotaging your slumber. New research suggests that a common daily habit may send your brain into overdrive while you sleep — even if you do it hours ...

Research shows that the brain changes after just three days of silence, sometimes even rewriting how it works.

How to protect your brain health as you age The good news is, there’s a ton you can do to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s (and dementia in general), starting now.