A new study suggests that a little-known region deep in the brain could be crucial for preserving physical strength as we age ...

Inside the body, a 24-hour rhythm, known as the circadian rhythm, quietly coordinates when we sleep, wake, eat and recover.

A new study reveals that alpha brain waves help the brain decide what belongs to your body. Faster rhythms allow the brain to match sight and touch more precisely, strengthening the feeling that a ...

The results revealed that the speed of alpha brain waves in the parietal cortex plays a key role. This region of the brain ...

A pioneering study provides new evidence that gut microbes vary across primate species and can shape physiology in ways ...

A brain-imaging study of people with amputated arms has upended a long-standing belief: that the brain’s map of the body reorganizes itself to compensate for missing body parts. Previous research 1 ...

There’s a lot to love about brains. They are arguably the most complex organ in the entire human body. 86 billion neurons send electrical and chemical signals back and forth within your brain to ...

Research on intricate and multifaceted social situations has looked into the lives of children placed in orphanages and the impact of this orphanage placement on their holistic development and lives ...

TBI triggers both primary mechanical damage and delayed secondary injuries like inflammation and neurodegeneration. Cognitive effects may include memory loss, mood swings, and impaired social judgment ...

If the idea of going to the gym makes you moan and groan, you’re not alone. Let’s be honest: It’s called working out for a reason. Though incredibly good for you, exercise doesn’t always feel so good.

Stress, like work and other daily tasks, has become a part of life for many. It is unavoidable given today's competition and demand. Stress, whether caused by work pressures, personal responsibilities ...

The brain is about 75% water, so it is very sensitive to changes in hydration. When a person does not drink enough water, the ...