Scientists once thought the brain couldn't be changed. Now we know different

For much of the 20th century, scientists believed that the adult human brain was largely fixed. According to this view, the ...
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Curiosity Rewires The Brain For Better Memory

Stressful study sessions help us pass exams, but curiosity promotes long-term understanding and information retention. In A ...

Afternoon naps can clear up the brain and improve learning ability

Even a short afternoon nap can help the brain recover and improve its ability to learn. In a study published on January 22, ...
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Scientists use Matrix-style learning to ‘write’ skills into human brain noninvasively

A team of researchers from the University of Rochester, Yale University, and Princeton University has made a big stride in neuroscience. They have shown a method to induce learning through the direct ...

New Research Reveals The Ages When The Brain Changes Most

Learn the new science of brain development and discover the importance of connections and learning for ongoing brain health.

Your brain can be trained, much like your muscles—a neurologist explains how to boost your brain health

If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it ...
Forbes

5 Things Everyone Who Cares About Kids Should Know About Their Brains

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Talia Milgrom-Elcott nurtures belonging & advances STEM. When Dr. Melina Uncapher looks at the brain, she sees an organ constantly ...

To Strengthen Your Body and Brain, Try Failing at a New Sport

Balance novelty with familiarity. Try your new sport a few times per week, but keep your regular exercises in your routine, ...
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Afternoon naps clear up the brain and improve learning ability

A study by the University Hospital of Freiburg, the HUG and the UNIGE shows how napping improves the brain's learning ...