The brain’s hemispheres are specialized for efficiency. Modern neuroscience shows lateralization enhances function without ...

A new brain imaging study reveals that remembering facts and recalling life events activate nearly identical brain networks.

A heart attack activates stress circuits in the brain that evolved for survival but can amplify inflammation, disrupt healing ...

There’s a lot to love about brains. They are arguably the most complex organ in the entire human body. 86 billion neurons send electrical and chemical signals back and forth within your brain to ...

Scientists still don’t know how the brain turns physical activity into thoughts, feelings, and awareness—but a powerful new tool may help crack the mystery. Researchers at MIT are exploring ...

Emotional situations can cloud judgment. Psychology suggests stepping back provides clarity. Giving your brain time to process emotions helps. This psychological distancing improves self-reflection ...

Thinking too much without pause drains your mind. Psychology calls this mental fatigue, driven by rumination. Your brain was ...

Modern neuroscience understands the brain as a set of specialized systems. Aspects of brain function such as attention, ...

Do you ever find yourself pacing around the house when talking on the phone? According to psychology, it's the brain's way of ...

A new study into how different parts of memory work in the brain has shown that the same brain areas are involved in retrieving different types of information, the findings could redefine how memory ...

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