How damage spreads An injury to one brain region rarely stays contained to a single spot. The consequences ripple outward, creating a broader impact that depends on the scale of the injury, the ...

A billion-dollar industry has grown up around our desire to be more intelligent. But is it really possible to make yourself smarter? Oliver Burkeman investigates ...

Recent studies show the importance of giving the brain healthy breaks — and it may look slightly different than you think. To process information effectively, the brain should function in a specific ...

The human brain, our body’s most intricate organ, governs everything from vital functions to creative problem-solving. Recent studies have highlighted how targeted daily activities can significantly ...

Recent work has revealed some of the many crucial functions of astrocytes, brain cells that were once thought to play primarily supportive roles for neurons. Astrocytes do handle debris around neurons ...

Recent research has shown that our diet plays a crucial role in maintaining not just our physical well-being, but also our brain health. A diet high in sugars and processed foods can weaken brain ...

I’ve dedicated my adult life to researching and writing about the benefits of physical activity. In recent years, there’s been a groundswell of research showing that in addition to physical health ...

David’s head was literally stuffed with lung cancer. I was called in to take care of his hip and pelvic bones broken by the growing metastases. His seeming nonchalance about the pain and the surgery ...