A new study reveals that even a short nap can rejuvenate the brain, enhancing its ability to learn and retain new information, similarly to a full night's sleep. Researchers found that a brief nap ...

Researchers at the universities of Freiburg in Germany and Geneva in Switzerland show that even a nap is enough to reorganise ...

A neurologist explains why the brain strengthens much like muscle –\u00A0through challenge, rest and novelty – and how simple ...

The brain’s hemispheres are specialized for efficiency. Modern neuroscience shows lateralization enhances function without ...

The brain is our body’s command center, the control tower for our body and mind—no wonder it’s the focus of intense research across the globe, with so much interest in figuring out the mysteries of ...

In our age of information overload, remembering things can be a daunting task. But as a memory researcher and college professor, I’ve found some hope in that challenge. In January 2021, like millions ...

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

Daily routines change, and many older adults find that learning new processes becomes more difficult over time. Slower ...

Aging is unavoidable, but it does not have to mean a steady slide in memory, focus, and mental speed. More researchers now ...