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

As NASA eyes Mars and the moon, scientists warn: the human brain may not bounce back from prolonged time in space.

New research suggests that consistent aerobic exercise can help keep your brain biologically younger. Adults who exercised regularly for a year showed brains that appeared nearly a year younger than ...

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.

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

Time in space affects the body, but research has found that it can also quite literally affect the mind, prompting questions ...

Peering into the human brain has never been easy. For decades, neuroscientists have relied on heavy, expensive machines to measure blood flow and oxygen levels that reveal how the brain works. These ...

Daily routines change, and many older adults find that learning new processes becomes more difficult over time. Slower ...