The hippocampus follows a "tabula plena" model, starting with dense, random connections that are pruned into an efficient ...

If you don’t know the term “brain rot” by now, congratulations! You probably don’t have it. It’s slang to describe the idea that being “very online” is harming our brains. It also describes the ...

It’s not a question of whether you should or shouldn’t eat it. It’s a matter of how much. Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN Too much added sugar can impair your focus, mood and long-term ...

If ever you needed a nudge to give your brain a workout, new research underscoring the benefits of “brain training” should offer fresh motivation. The two long-term studies add to a growing body of ...

If you pinpoint the problem areas in your brain (too unfocused, too susceptible to stress, hyperactive, difficulty remembering crucial information, and so on), you can choose activities that will tamp ...

Working out is essential for building strength and maintaining a healthy, functional body. But did you know that it’s just as important to exercise your mind? Keeping your brain in top shape improves ...

Feel like too much low-quality screen time is making you … dumber? From focusing on your environment to ‘washing’ your brain, experts share tips on how to sharpen up and keep your mind fighting fit ...

When I was a student at Amherst College and had trouble writing a paper, I’d go for late night walks and pass by the Emily Dickinson Homestead at 280 Main Street, where the poet was born in 1830 and ...