The parts of your brain responsible for consolidating short-term memories into long-term storage are rich in stress hormone receptors and can actually shrink under conditions of prolonged stress.

Several studies suggest that short-form videos trigger reward pathways in ways similar to addictive substances like alcohol, while neurologists in India caution about long-term rewiring of motivation, ...

Like stimulating the brain by playing games or solving puzzles, learning a new skill has short-term and long-term advantages. By learning a new skill, you're strategically activating several parts ...

Chronic and sudden stress may slightly increase the risk of stroke in several ways, such as by increasing blood pressure and affecting blood clotting.

Marathon Running Linked to Short-Term Brain Structure Changes New research suggests that long-distance running triggers a temporary change in brain structure.

Ever have trouble remembering where you just left your keys? Laugh it off! New research suggests that humor can improve short-term memory in older adults.

Weiss explains that oftentimes, a feeling of stiffness in the hamstrings will not necessarily correlate with a lack of ...

Scientists warn against reading too much into a small experiment about ChatGPT and brain activity that is receiving a lot of buzz ...