When we are preparing for significant events in our careers, we tend to focus on preparation. If we have a big presentation to do, we practice until we are comfortable. If we have an interview for a ...

Many health factors can influence brain function later in life, according to the Alzheimer's Association's annual report.

A large genetic study found people with gene variants that lower certain cholesterol pathways had a markedly lower chance of developing dementia. The research method mimicked lifelong effects of ...

In recent years, scientists have identified specific brain regions involved in the process of emotional regulation. The latest research shows that conscious training of your "executive control" makes ...

“Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better description. Do a crossword puzzle a day and you may just get good at ...

Ever since books like Drive crowned intrinsic motivation as the holy grail, we’ve been sold the idea that every other motive in the book is second-rate. If you don't “follow your passion," then you’re ...

Nighttime overthinking and insomnia stem from brain activity, stress hormones, and lifestyle habits, causing racing thoughts ...

The upside? You can do something about it! Reviewed by Dietitian Casey Wing, RD, CD A sedentary lifestyle can accelerate brain aging, leading to cognitive decline. Regular movement improves blood flow ...

Aldi runs more than 2,000 stores in the United States and is known for low prices and efficiency. But the layout is designed to guide your shopping. Its entry doors control pacing, aisles push you ...

As a psychologist and neuroscientist with over two decades of research, I’m shocked by all the pseudoscience and misinformation on the internet about the brain and mental health. The truth is: Brain ...