When the brain is asked to stretch beyond routine, that slight mental discomfort is often the sign that the brain is being trained, a neurologist says.

A measure of brain complexity, derived from magnetic stimulation and EEG, can effectively evaluate conscious processing in ...

Brains improve through effort and recovery, not ease. Just like muscles, the brain needs challenges beyond routine to build new connections and strengthen pathways. Consistent novelty and adequate ...

Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse of the University of Pittsburgh explores the benefits of training our brains similar to how we train our muscles.

For many people, caffeine is a nonnegotiable part of their morning routine, but many push that habit into the afternoon, too.

An internationally validated, imaging-based score helps clinicians better identify patients with stroke at highest risk for ...

The Moon in Gemini aligns with Venus in Aquarius, instilling a fresh, charming and perhaps flirtatious tone in the day ahead.

As individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD) move from the mild cognitive impairment stage to moderate and severe dementia, ...

If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it grows stronger.Author ...