In A Nutshell The brain’s attention system does not hold steady; it cycles through windows of vulnerability roughly 7 times per second, driven by a neural rhythm called theta oscillations. A second, ...

A few minutes beside trees or water can shift the brain into a calmer state. That change is not just a feeling.

Whether speaking or swinging a bat, precise and adaptable timing of movement is essential for everyday behavior. Although we do not have sensory organs like eyes or a nose to sense time, we can keep ...

Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are associated with brain mechanisms underlying mental health and learning, according to two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland ...

The natural and the social world shaped the evolution of each. Knowing whom to invite to dinner is as important as knowing ...

The Conversation reports that the brain can be trained like muscles; new challenges and rest help boost brain health and connectivity.

We know that football players and boxers have brain damage from repeated blows. Now brain research reveals chronic job stress causes brain damage and tips to protect it.

In a new study, researchers discovered that the human brain has four pivotal periods when it goes through marked changes, sparking five "epochs" that last for years. The adolescent phase, for example, ...