FeaturedNeuroscience·November 13, 2015·5 min readHow the Arts Influence Our Minds and Nervous SystemA new book reveals how entertainers in the 19th Century used scientific findings about cognitive function to play on the nerves of the spectators.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 12, 2015·5 min readExperimental Alzheimer’s Drug Slows Clock on Key Aspects of AgingResearchers discover an experimental Alzheimer's disease drug appears to slow key features of the aging process, including memory loss and improved a number of physiological features.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 12, 2015·3 min readLead Exposure Impacts Children’s SleepAccording to a new study, early life exposure to lead can increase risk of insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness and other sleep problems in later childhood.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 12, 2015·2 min readImproving Kids Cognitive Skills Though SportsAccording to researchers, participating in sports can help improve and develop cognitive skills in children.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularPsychology·November 11, 2015·4 min readCan’t Take My Eyes Off You: Why We Look at Pretty FacesA new study reports our brains may reward us for looking at pretty faces.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 9, 2015·2 min readWhy Superstitions are Hard to ShakeEven when people know their superstitious belief or action makes no sense, they still allow their irrational belief to influence how they think, behave or feel, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 5, 2015·6 min readHow Positive Stimuli Provides Positive Benefits to the Distracted BrainResearchers have identified how the brain processes and differentiates between negative and positive emotions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 5, 2015·4 min readBrain Connection Strength Varies With Fitness Levels in Older AdultsA new study reports a link between physical fitness and the strength of brain connections in older people.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 4, 2015·4 min readDefining CuriosityResearchers explore the function, mechanism, evolution and development of curiosity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 30, 2015·5 min readBrain Region That Holds Objects in Memory Until They are Located is IdentifiedResearchers have identified a brain region that holds objects in memory until they are spotted.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 29, 2015·3 min readMemory Complaints in Older Women May Signal Thinking Problems Decades LaterA new study reports older women who experienced memory problems are at higher risk of developing dementia decades later.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 28, 2015·5 min readElderly Adults Could Stay Independent Longer Playing ‘Virtual Week’ Brain GameA new virtual brain game appears to strengthen memory and could help older people to retain their independence for longer.Read More