The human brain. It’s spongy to the touch, weighs about three pounds and looks kind of like a head of cauliflower. Some parts of the brain, including the cerebellum and brain stem, are quite primitive ...

As a psychologist and neuroscientist with over two decades of research, I’m shocked by all the pseudoscience and misinformation on the internet about the brain and mental health. The truth is: Brain ...

Neuroplasticity is your brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections. This means you can literally reprogram your brain by learning new skills, breaking bad habits, and ...

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month — a good time to appreciate the brilliant, quirky, and still mysterious organ inside your head. 1. Your brain cleans itself while you sleep. Yes, really.

The American Academy of Neurology just released a groundbreaking checklist that’s changing how we think about brain health. These 12 questions, known as the SAFEST BRAINS checklist, aren’t just random ...