MIT researchers tested the “Spatial Computing” theory and found that brain waves organize neurons into flexible, ...

Most of us take a simple approach to quelling the discomfort: We smile as hard as we can, laugh (even when nothing is funny), and bend over backwards to convince people: There's nothing to worry about ...

Frailty is a syndrome resulting from age-related decline across multiple organ systems. A new study, conducted at the ...

This real-world study shows that recent and habitual light exposure are linked to lower subjective sleepiness and faster ...

A new study explores the effects of both recent and lifetime cannabis use on brain function during cognitive tasks. The study, the largest of its kind ever to be completed, examined the effects of ...

Talking while driving is widely recognized as a major source of distraction, but the specific ways conversation interferes ...

Decades of exercise research data support the common view that steady workouts over the long haul produce not only physical benefits but also improved brain function. But what about single bursts of ...

Researchers found that using in-car touchscreens causes major driving performance drops, including lane drifting and slower ...

Share on Pinterest A cup of green tea or roasted green tea before undergoing a mental task could help improve performance, a new study shows. Image credit: Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images. Roasted ...

Gaming science reveals how video games boost cognitive skills like memory and attention, with NIH studies showing gamers perform like people years younger. Pixabay, Vika_Glitter Video games have long ...