How a brain's anatomical structure relates to its function is one of the most important questions in neuroscience. It explores how physical components, such as neurons and their connections, give rise ...

Working through the night may affect brain function, mood and mental well-being. A team of scientists explore how disrupted sleep patterns influence long-term health.

The researchers integrated measures of both brain structure and function to enable a more precise characterization of the human brain. Rather than identifying intelligence with a particular cognitive ...

The brain is our body’s command center, the control tower for our body and mind—no wonder it’s the focus of intense research across the globe, with so much interest in figuring out the mysteries of ...

Some 2.3 million U.S. adults over 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. Whether it’s due to ...

It’s easy to get caught up in tending to your weight or the look of your biceps — but don’t forget about gains for your brain ...

The traditional boundaries between professional and personal life are increasingly blurred. The idea of work-life balance — where work and personal time are neatly divided — has given way to a more ...

Menopause has long been treated like a reproductive footnote. Neuroscience is revealing it may be one of the most ...

Using the latest technology, Smith College professor Ingo Helmich is unlocking the secrets of sports concussions ...

Creatine is involved in several important biological processes that support normal body functions. Read on to know what ...