Better ways to measure cognitive exhaustion could point to treatments for long COVID and other debilitating disorders.

A morning ritual of brain-altering activities can improve focus, memory, creativity and decision-making all day long. Simple mental exercises that take just a few minutes, in contrast, can help hone ...

Simple daily activities can strengthen your brain just like exercise strengthens your body. These 10 science-backed brain ...

We talk a lot about exercise in terms of calories burned or miles logged, but let’s pivot. What if the most compelling reason to get moving has nothing to do with your waistline and everything to do ...

Your brain can learn from imagined experiences almost like real ones, shaping how you feel about people and future ...

Imagination and Learning: A study shows that imagining positive encounters can improve how much we like someone by activating ...

The traditional boundaries between professional and personal life are increasingly blurred. The idea of work-life balance — where work and personal time are neatly divided — has given way to a more ...

Adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise – such as brisk walking – each week, or at least 75 minutes ...

Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age. The results of this 10-week study back earlier ...

In my last column, I wrote about how I lead groups of volunteers to work with the Kenyan Children Foundation in Africa, and how we all return home exhausted but with our brains refreshed and renewed.

You’ve probably heard of dopamine, oxytocin, and cortisol. Maybe you know dopamine has something to do with feeling good, oxytocin is linked to bonding, and cortisol is that stress chemical you’d ...