Sobriety didn’t restore the old version of me; it allowed me to build a new one from the driftwood of the past,” ...

We usually don't think much about it, but our brain is pretty amazing! This three-pound organ is in charge of everything—from our thoughts and memories to our emotions and decision-making. And yet, ...

Our brains actively construct vision in near-darkness, blending residual light with memory and prediction. Even with minimal ...

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have discovered that the gut's rhythmic muscle movements could help explain how blood vessels in the brain expand and contract together.

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Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. When ...

A study found that poor sleep can negatively impact how well the brain flushes out toxins, increasing the risk of dementia.

For decades, the idea that creativity comes from the right side of the brain has dominated popular culture. People have been told they're either "right-brained" (creative, intuitive) or "left-brained" ...

Popcorn brain describes the wired, restless state caused by non-stop screen exposure. Here’s how overstimulation drains focus ...

The traditional boundaries between professional and personal life are increasingly blurred. The idea of work-life balance — where work and personal time are neatly divided — has given way to a more ...