Deeply entrenched conflicts are dividing the world – and many people's social circles. The violence in Israel and Gaza is triggering often overheated discussions among friends, family and strangers.

A new study of brain activity patterns in people doing a memory task finds that the way we make inferences changes dramatically as we age. Members of Alison Preston’s research group study fMRI brain ...

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month. Nearly seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million. While there are no guaranteed ...

The Conversation reports that the brain can be trained like muscles; new challenges and rest help boost brain health and ...

How can you protect your brain as you age? Science is now saying it has a lot to do with what you eat and drink. Cognitive decline is something that can be a byproduct of aging, but does it have to be ...