While the underlying mechanism is unclear, neuroscientists theorize saying something out loud separates and distinguishes it ...

Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. When ...

New research reveals how synaptic connections in the cerebral cortex can strengthen during sleep, offering insight into how ...

Using machine learning and brain scans, researchers found that accelerated brain aging increases the impact of cognitive risk ...

The human brain is known to store various memories for long periods of time, progressively learning from new experiences and ...

Researchers from the US, UK, and Spain tracked more than 10,000 people over the age of 50. Higher levels of well-being may ...

Why do some older adults easily remember the name of a new acquaintance or the location of their keys, while others struggle with everyday recall—despite appearing equally healthy?

What does Wednesday and the book series Wayward Children have in common? Some stories begin with a door. Not one that opens ...

Memory is an active and cyclical process, Kensinger said, analogous to building a structure out of blocks. “As you experience an event, you’re representing different features of the event in different ...

Alzheimer’s disease causes changes in the brain that lead to a slow decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. Changes in emotion and behavior may also be symptoms of Alzheimer’s.

Background Sedentary behaviour is associated with impaired cognition, whereas exercise can acutely improve cognition. Objective We compared the effects of a morning bout of moderate-intensity exercise ...

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