For most of the 20th century, the scientific consensus held that the adult brain was essentially fixed, unable to grow new ...

Examining brain plasticity and its implications for development, aging, and brain injury recovery.

In recent years, brain-training apps and cognitive games have become a familiar part of modern wellness culture. From ...

It’s no secret exercise is good for your body—but what about your brain? Linda Overstreet-Wadiche, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Neurobiology and vice chair for Faculty Affairs and Development ...

At 22, Eileen Gu is already an Olympic millionaire. She says she uses neuroplasticity to “literally become exactly who I want to be”—and Arianna Huffington and scientists say the brain-training hack ...

For over a decade, neuroscientists have been trying to figure out how neurogenesis (the birth of new neurons) and neuroplasticity (the malleability of neural circuits) work together to reshape how we ...

Health experts will wax lyrical about fitness' impressive physical impact, but its effect on the brain and subsequent benefits for cognitive function and mental health can't be overstated, either.

Let’s start with a truth bomb: your brain is not broken. If you’ve ever found yourself wandering into a room and forgetting why or rereading the same paragraph for the fourth time, you’re not alone.

Modern work is testing the limits of the human mind. We operate in an environment defined by constant notifications, ...