UC Santa Cruz research innovations and academic programs advance brain and mental health.

Norman Doidge, citing a study by Merzenich and colleagues, found that the brain allocates neurological resources to its most ...

Consciousness has long been treated as philosophy’s most stubborn mystery, yet a growing body of neuroscience is now tying ...

New research shows that creative activities may slow the brain’s aging process. Here is how creativity strengthens cognitive ...

A study from the University of East Anglia is helping scientists better understand how our brains remember past events—and how those memories can change over time.

A new review explores how episodic memories are formed, stored, and reshaped over time, revealing why our recollections of past events often change.

Understand the psychology behind decluttering and learn why letting go of items feels hard and how to move forward with ...

Writing can change the brain and promote resilience. Writing or typing our thoughts out can help shift our mental state.

As winter closes in, you might start to notice your fingers and toes freezing when you go outside, or your face flushing hot ...

Studying brain scans from nearly 4,000 people across the whole spectrum of human life, from newborns to 90-year-olds, a team ...

Discover the simple, science-backed daily habit for feeling better that can help reset your mood and reduce stress in just ...

The brain doesn't just recognize the human voice. A study by the University of Geneva (UNIGE) shows that certain areas of our ...