That sharp flinch during a violent movie scene is familiar to many people. A hand slams, a body falls, and your own muscles tighten in response. The reaction feels instant and personal, even though ...

A communication pathway between the brain and the gut may be integral to how well the brain holds on to memories.

In other words, get ready to grab your binoculars, says a group of brain researchers in Canada.

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In a new study, researchers discovered that the human brain has four pivotal periods when it goes through marked changes, sparking five "epochs" that last for years. The adolescent phase, for example, ...

Nerve cells in the brain are constantly bombarded with information from different senses simultaneously. How can the brain prioritize what is most important?

A new study has found body fat and muscle mass are strongly linked to apparent brain age. The benefits of exercise on brain health is already widely researched. The Alzheimer’s Association says ...

Growing neurons rely on chemical cues to find their targets, but new research shows that the brain’s physical properties help ...

Merely imagining a positive encounter with someone can not only make you like them better but can also change how information about that person is stored in your brain, according to new research ...

A new study from the University of Southern California suggests that the way blood pressure fluctuates from one heartbeat to the next may be just as important as the overall blood pressure reading — ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH)– Adults who stick with a year-long program of regular aerobic exercise show signs of having a biologically “younger” brain, according to new research that adds to evidence linking ...