There are plenty of science-backed ways to get smarter. You can learn several things in succession to harness the power of interleaving. You can vary the way you study. You can test yourself. You can ...

In a world full of mental distractions, the simple ability to remember things clearly might feel like a gift. But memory isn't just a function of the brain; it’s very much connected to the body.

A straightforward nightly activity may act as a memory-boosting tool, a new study has revealed. Writing down just five events from the day significantly improved memory performance in individuals with ...

Decades of research has found that exercise is helpful for overall health and fitness, doing everything from lowering your risk of heart disease to helping you sleep better. According to a new study, ...

When an aging mouse with Alzheimer’s-like symptoms suddenly starts acing memory tests it had been failing for weeks, ...

Your brain isn’t destined to slow down as you age, despite what you might have been told. While some cognitive changes are normal with aging, significant decline isn’t inevitable — and there’s one ...

When I spoke at the Arabian Business Awards a few years ago, I was puzzled by the number of people in the audience who took photos of my slides. Both findings seem easy to remember – at least in ...

Our minds have a tendency to latch onto negative experiences more strongly than positive ones. While occasional negative thoughts are a common human experience, persistent ones can trap people in a ...

Exercise is often described as one of the best things we can do for the brain. It can sharpen memory, support mood, and lower the risk of cognitive decline later in life.

When children play, it’s more than just laughter and fun, something beautiful is happening inside the brain. Neurons light up, memory muscles stretch, and attention spans expand gently, one playful ...