New studies suggest that coffee can help our brain in many ways - one of which is preventing memory diseases such as dementia ...

GPS ruined our sense of direction. Search engines weaken our memory. AI, scientists warn, could do the same to everything from creativity to critical thinking. Years ago, I forced myself to start ...

A new study suggests a single exercise session can increase electrical “ripples” in parts of the brain that support memory and learning ability. The research recorded electrical activity directly from ...

It also sheds light on the molecular mechanisms underlying synaptic plasticity -- the strengthening or weakening of neuronal connections that enables learning and memory. Figuring out this process at ...

Forgotten where you put your keys again? Blanked on your neighbor’s name mid-conversation? While these momentary mental hiccups happen to everyone, they can trigger that nagging worry about what they ...

When faced with difficult tasks, sometimes people hit a mental wall and make the decision to "sleep on it." Returning to the task after sleeping, they often perform better. Why? Rhythmic brain ...