Rather than holding information in specific areas of the brain, our memories are represented by the connections between neurons, called synapses. According to a recent study from the Salk Institute in ...

People with schizophrenia often suffer from cognitive difficulties. Transcranial direct current stimulation of the brain is widely considered safe and is being studied as a treatment for depression.

Brain exercises are crucial for enhancing memory and focus. Regular mental stimulation can improve short-term memory and focus by keeping the brain active and engaged. It also helps in delaying ...

Memory is an essential part of daily life, from recalling important events to remembering names and tasks. While age and ...

Brain exercises are crucial for enhancing memory and focus. Regular mental stimulation can improve short-term memory and focus by keeping the brain active and engaged. It also helps in delaying ...

Memory loss is one of the most unsettling experiences a person can face. While it’s often linked to conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, even minor lapses can feel alarming. Forgetting ...

Nerve cells in our brains work together in harmony to store and retrieve short-term memory, and are not solo artists as previously thought, Western-led brain research has determined. The research ...

Forgetting is normal, but it can make life difficult. You might forget someone’s name seconds after you meet them, blank on where you’ve put your keys, or miss an important birthday. Memories are ...

If you are what you eat—and evidence increasingly indicates that's the case—perhaps sage will help you grow wiser. Research findings from England seem to corroborate the culinary folklore that sage ...

How much RAM and hard drive space does a human brain have? asks nine-year-old Richard Robinson-Orozco. Lisa Saksida, a professor at Western University in London, Ont., says the closest comparison to ...