Brain-training games may have cognitive benefits, but other challenging activities are proven to help our brains function at their best.

The findings suggest that biochemical and physical effects of exercise could help heal nerves.

Using fMRI, the research team identified 24 networks that perform specific functions within the brain’s cerebral cortex.

If you didn’t forget things, you’d be in for a world of trouble.

Every human brain still holds primitive instincts that we share with our monkey ancestors. Is that part of your brain in charge when you cast your ballot?

A type of therapy that involves applying a magnetic field to both sides of the brain has been shown to be effective at rapidly treating depression in patients

The newly identified pathways appear to relay emotional information that helps to shape the motivation to take action.

Five simple questions can help spot exaggerated research claims.