Recent findings suggest a straightforward approach to enhancing brain function and mental well-being. The research suggests that improving cognitive health may not require complex interventions or ...

The human brain possesses remarkable resilience, and emerging research reveals that specific daily habits can significantly slow cognitive decline while enhancing mental acuity throughout the aging ...

A growing body of research continues to confirm that what’s good for your body is often just as powerful for your brain. Now, a large international study published in 2026 has identified one eating ...

Naturalistic gaze patterns appear to be a simple, noninvasive, and reliable indicator of cognitive decline, new research suggested. Investigators found that gaze patterns during image viewing mirrored ...

Poor sleep quality might cause cognitive difficulties, while REM sleep might be protective against these difficulties, highlighting the usefulness of a simple neurocognitive screening tool for ...

Many medical problems, such as traumatic brain injuries, stroke, dementia, and even cancer, can affect the brain and make it difficult for someone to think or process information. Cognitive ...

Cognitive psychology is the branch of psychology dedicated to studying how people think. The cognitive perspective in psychology focuses on how the interactions of thinking, emotion, creativity, and ...

As the global population ages, understanding the variability in cognitive aging becomes increasingly important. Why do some individuals remain cognitively sharp while others experience significant ...

Part 1 of a series. Co-authored with Faye Cormick. Discussing cognitive diversity demands an understanding of social neuroscience, according to research by Matthew Lieberman at UCLA. His work is ...