Mental capabilities vary greatly between people as they age, but risk factors linked to cognitive decline explain very little of these differences, researchers say. In a new study, investigators from ...

The probability of any American having dementia in their lifetime may be far greater than previously thought. For instance, a 2025 study that tracked a large sample of American adults across more than ...

Learn about the top 7 cognitive biases that influence your thinking, decisions, and everyday behavior—often without you realizing it. This quick and engaging psychology video explains each bias with ...

The short-term boost our brains get after we do exercise persists throughout the following day, suggests a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers. Previous research in a ...

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The ancient practice of Tai Chi has been found to unlock remarkable changes in the brain after only eight weeks. The consistency of improvements in memory, focus, mental flexibility, and even the ...

Brian W. Stone does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...