Your brain might be behind that afternoon slump—it could be more than just a case of the sleepies. Scientists have discovered ...

While complaining is a natural part of human communication, too much dissatisfaction with everything can make your brain ...

Can your kidneys remember something as well as your brain can? A new study finds the surprising ability of the cells outside ...

There may be multiple reasons for this, says Dr. Ertekin-Taner: One of them is that the brain needs healthy vasculature to ...

Ever noticed how you catch a glass before it even registers that it's falling? That's because your brain is constantly making ...

An optical illusion brain teaser has been shared online, and only those who are 'experts' will be able to spot the tennis ...

Genes play a powerful role in shaping your health—you won’t believe how your DNA influences everything from ADHD to Parkinson ...

It’s not just the cold and Christmas cookies. Here’s the biology of why winter makes people sleepier, hungrier, and even ...

A doctor has explained what's going on in the brain during different life stages, revealing the best age to learn a language ...

With pop-up alerts, your smartphone likely keeps you posted on the number of hours you’ve been staring at the screen. Pay ...

By scanning the brains of people while they watched movie clips, neuroscientists have created the most detailed functional map of the brain to date. The fMRI analysis shows how different brain ...

Crossword puzzles can be difficult, but challenging yourself is key to keeping your brain sharp. A 2022 study found that they ...