Many people have no mental imagery. What’s going on in their brains?
Think about your breakfast this morning. Can you imagine the pattern on your coffee mug? The sheen of…
Still conscious? Brain marker signals when anaesthesia takes hold
Unconsciousness induced by the widely used drug propofol is marked by characteristic changes in electrical activity. Credit: Abed…
Cancer might protect against Alzheimer’s — this protein helps explain why
Amyloid plaques (light pink; artist’s illustration) speckle neurons in a brain affected by Alzheimer’s disease.Credit: Artur Plawgo/Science Photo…
Why teens with ADHD are so vulnerable to the perils of social media
Adolescents with ADHD are particularly prone to using social media long into the night.Credit: golubovy/Getty For many parents,…
Girls are starting puberty younger — why, and what are the risks?
When Lola was eight years old, she went through a massive growth spurt and started developing acne. Her…
Aerobic Exercise Makes The Brain Younger, Scientists Just Can’t Explain Why
(Photo by BearFotos on Shutterstock) A year of consistent exercise appears to rejuvenate the brain – but don’t…
Brain Health Challenge: Workouts to Strengthen Your Brain
The 5-Day Brain Health Challenge A sharper, more resilient mind starts here. Friday Make 5 Appointments Today, you’re…
Brain Health Challenge: Test Your Knowledge of Healthy Habits
Welcome to the Brain Health Challenge! I’m Dana Smith, a reporter at The New York Times, and I’ll…
Brain Health Challenge: Try the MIND Diet
Welcome to Day 2 of the Brain Health Challenge. Today, we’re talking about food. Your brain is an…
Why you probably need more L-serine in your diet in 2026
January is hailed as the perfect month for starting again, and for many of us, that means making…
Brain boosting tip of the day: Forget 10,000 steps, ‘exercises snacks’ are better than gym
Forget Workouts: ‘Exercise Snacks’ Are the Lazy Way to a Smarter Brain And Scientists Are Shocked Forget marathon…
Exercise Benefits Executive Function During Class
Charles Hillman has known for a long time that exercise has a positive impact on the brain. This…