Here's how to know if your kid has "popcorn brain" and how to help.

The brain undergoes a full renovation during menopause. Although these changes are profound, we’re learning that the ...

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Stephen Lankenau has spent years studying how people use cannabis in everyday life. As director of Drexel University’s ...

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Studies have confirmed that as temperatures rise, people seem to get more irritable and more violent. And they have shown ...

Emerging research suggests overusing digital devices can be harmful, especially to mental health. But does being overly online truly rot our brains?

Creatine plays an important role in supplying the brain with energy. Early research indicates high doses of the supplement could improve cognition in people whose brains are stressed.

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Neurodegenerative diseases affect tens of millions of people worldwide. Among these, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases are the most common; in the United States alone, the Alzheimer's Disease ...

You don't need to be a victim of violence for it to cloud your thinking: Research finds that just recalling it can be enough to tax your brain.

Many young Nigerians would rather pursue money than obtain a certificate or education, which reflects a troubling decline in ...