Brain-training games may have cognitive benefits, but other challenging activities are proven to help our brains function at ...

Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults older than 65 — more than 4% — have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in.

Brain-Computer Interfaces fascinate the sci-fi and medical communities in equal measure. Here's how close the transformative ...

The temporal lobe—a key area of our brain responsible for our memory and communication—could also reveal hidden clues about ...

In the new study, the team wanted to investigate whether screening movies during fMRI scanning could give any insight into how the brain’s functional networks respond to a series of complex audio and ...

"Overall, this study indicates that acquiring data across the major perspectives in human neuroscience from the same set of brains is foundational for understanding how human brain function is ...

The brain regions interact with each other through hormones and nerve stimulation. They include: Brain functions often rely on and interact with each other. For example, you might experience an ...

In this interview conducted at SfN 2024, Susan shares insights into her groundbreaking work in neuroaesthetics, discussing how the arts can measurably influence brain function and well-being ...

Recent technological advances are allowing neuroscientists to map the human brain with increasing precision, highlighting connections between different regions and their function in greater depth.

Subcortical areas, also known as the 'deep brain,' play key roles in functions like attention, emotion, motor control, and learning. In a new large-scale study, researchers shed light on how 254 ...

Regardless of your unique or dominant traits, both sides of your brain are necessary for your overall well-being. Characteristics and Functions of Each Side The left hemisphere is responsible ...