Our episodic memory – the ability to recall past events and experiences – is known to decline as we age. Exactly how and why ...

For years, scientists have known that the aging brain tends to shrink, but they have struggled to explain why some people ...

Climber Alex Honnold is set to scale one of the world's tallest buildings without any ropes or safety nets.

The cerebellum, often called the little brain, plays a much bigger role in language processing than once believed. Located at ...

Brain scans show a spot in the cerebellum attuned specifically to words, expanding on studies that point to the region's ...

Alongside better sleep, improved weight regulation, and extended lifespan – and a range of other physical and mental health ...

New research suggests menopause is associated with brain volume loss in key regions tied to memory and emotions, along with higher rates of anxiety, depression, and sleep issues.

A brain cap and smart algorithms may one day help paralyzed patients turn thought into movement—no surgery required.

It's widely recognized that psychiatric conditions like depression and anxiety disorders are based in the brain. Scientists have even started to discover which brain areas are involved in different ...

Brain scans suggest probiotic yogurt may subtly influence brain chemistry and connectivity, alongside changes in the gut ...