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 ADHD goes undiagnosed in girls
You have full access to this article via your institution. Credit: Ben Michelman Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)…
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…
Can’t get motivated? This brain circuit might explain why — and it can be turned off
A neural circuit connecting brain areas related to risk and reward can makes it hard to start a…
Brain Health Challenge: Doctor Appointments for Your Mind and Body
Congratulations, you’ve reached the final day of the Brain Health Challenge! Today, we’re asking you to do a…
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: Try the MIND Diet
Welcome to Day 2 of the Brain Health Challenge. Today, we’re talking about food. Your brain is an…
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…
Consciousness May Depend on the Physics of the Brain, Not Just Code
The human brain is capable of processing advanced information, but not in the same way that computers do.…