"Even though I'm 78 years old, my mind is still as productive as it ever was," writes Anthony Fredericks. Here's his No. 1 ...

From right-brained people being creative to brain games enhancing intelligence, the doctor busted several myths about the ...

Scientists have discovered how a key protein helps maintain strong connections between brain cells that are crucial for ...

3 Astonishing Brain Facts That Will Blow Your Mind, According to a Neuroscientist Ever wonder why peppers feel hot on your tongue, or how our brains are visually different from one another?

Last week Dr. C. Judson Herrick, University of Chicago neurologist, issued statements anent the brain. There are 9,200,000,000 cells in the human cortex. In the process of thought one of these ...

Within the brain, facts become tied together into large, interconnected webs called “schemata.” With such structures in place, recalling a specific fact allows access to all other connected ...

Do we really use just 10 percent of our brains? Research suggests that this is a myth. We take a look at brain facts and myths, and reveal tips for improving brain functioning.

14.Finally, this one isn't about the human brain, but it's too interesting not to share: Pufferfish release poison as a defense mechanism, but the poison has the same effect on dolphin brains as ...

The cerebral cortex, also known as gray matter, is your brain’s outermost layer and is located above the cerebrum. Learn more about its vital functions.

5 facts about the brain to improve your decision-making skills The brain’s social-relevance system helps us connect and coordinate with other people, also shaping the decisions we make.