New research is uncovering how sleep quality after traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be the key to preventing seizures and reducing the risk of post-traumatic epilepsy.

Today’s world is perilously close to being consumed by the digital wave, with an estimated 210 million people worldwide trapped in the addictive hold of the internet and social media. With her ...

Breaking free from cigarettes doesn’t require willpower alone. The human brain possesses remarkable plasticity that allows for complete rewiring of smoking associations, transforming a deeply ...

A brief period of exercise may do more for your brain than you expect. New research led by the University of Iowa shows that even a single workout can rapidly shift how your brain processes memory.

The vibe at SXSW’s SHE Media Co-Lab was electric in the best way: packed rooms, smart conversations, and a crowd of women who ...

Office spaces profoundly influence how employees think and feel daily. Poorly designed environments can hinder cognitive ...

In a world that often feels heavy with negativity, cultivating a positive mindset can seem like a daunting task. However, the good news is that our brains are remarkably adaptable. With the right ...

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Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have upended the decades-old dogma of how connections between brain cells are rearranged during states of heightened vigilance or ...

Contrary to the commonly held view, the brain does not have the ability to rewire itself to compensate for the loss of sight, an amputation or stroke, for example, say scientists from the University ...

If the award-winning 1967 movie The Graduate were remade today, the film’s memorable word would need to switch from "plastics" to "plasticity," to mark the present as well as the future.