On Wednesday, January 28, the Speaking of Psychology podcast, hosted by Kim Mills, released an episode featuring Joel Pearson ...

“We are learning more about how people exposed to trauma learn to distinguish between what is safe and what is not." Research shows how a common form of trauma can seriously alter brain chemistry: ...

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

A physician introduces a provocative theory linking informational overload and evolutionary mismatch to modern disease ...

A new brain imaging study reveals that remembering facts and recalling life events activate nearly identical brain networks. Researchers expected clear differences but instead found strong overlap ...

An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process information, according to new research. An often-ignored type of cell in the brain ...

New research shows that encapsulated probiotics improve memory, while non-encapsulated powder is better for reducing anxiety ...

Obstructive sleep apnea disrupts brain function in several ways, including low oxygen levels, interrupted sleep, and vascular risk. Several regions throughout the brain may shrink, and the ...

Rutgers researchers are launching a clinical trial to explore whether alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)-enriched nutrition can improve memory and brain health in older adults with mild cognitive impairment ...

From skipping meals to relying on ultra-processed foods, these common dietary patterns could be interfering with your focus, ...

The largest fMRI study to date finds that heavy cannabis use in young adults reduces brain activity and impairs working memory performance.

Up to 48 hours before a migraine, this region becomes overactive, disrupting functions it normally regulates like sleep and ...