A new longitudinal study suggests that overall well-being—and especially a strong sense of purpose—are important components ...

Smarter people don’t just crunch numbers better—they actually see the future more clearly. Examining thousands of over-50s, Bath researchers found the brightest minds made life-expectancy forecasts ...

UCLA scientists mined millions of electronic health records and uncovered four distinct “roadways” that funnel people toward ...

Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP) can have a powerful impact on mental health. When used correctly, hypnosis can ...

A neglected piece of the Alzheimer's puzzle has been getting increased scientific attention: why women are twice as likely as ...

As the United States reflects on the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War this year, researchers from UC Davis and ...

Brain differences in children and teens who experiment with drugs early show up before they take their first puff or sip ...

If work is feeling harder and your memory seems worse, you're not imagining it. The experts explain how the heatwave can ...

A new study reveals that astrocytes, star-shaped brain cells in the striatum, are key players in how obesity alters brain function and metabolism.

In the realm of educational neuroscience, significant strides have been made over the past three decades to understand how ...

A groundbreaking study shows that the human hippocampus continues producing new neurons well into late adulthood.

Researchers reveal four distinct sequences of health conditions that commonly lead to Alzheimer’s, offering new hope for ...