A fear of heights, known as acrophobia, is one of the most common fears people experience. For some, standing on a tall ...

Ages 40 to 65 see a period of turmoil in the brain that has previously been overlooked. But identifying problems during this time can protect your cognitive health for decades to come ...

In our efforts to keep our brains healthy, how do we know what is working? Helen Thomson explores a new generation of tests ...

The good news is that experts say you can outsmart that resistance by leaning into how the brain actually works. If ...

Modern neuroscience suggests it does. Research shows mastering this often overlooked ability will not only upgrade your brain, but make it much more likely you’ll achieve your goals (with less ...

Poor memory and brain fog aren't the inevitable parts of getting older we once thought they were, a neuroscientist explains ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Music changes how we feel. Not just emotionally, but biologically. You don’t have to be at a concert to notice it.

A nap can help you deal with stress, recharge after an exhausting activity, or simply get much-needed rest. But what happens ...

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter — a chemical made in your brain. It carries messages to your nerve cells. Dopamine is also a hormone made in your adrenal glands that gets released into your bloodstream ...

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But why is that? What is it about our relationships that make them so central to our lives? According to neuroscientist Ben Rein’s new book, Why Brains Need Friends, it comes down to our brains. As he ...