A brief period of exercise may do more for your brain than you expect. New research led by the University of Iowa shows that even a single workout can rapidly shift how your brain processes memory.

The human brain holds a staggering number of connections, yet scientists have long struggled to explain how it stores so much ...

Study reveals how navigation and memory are linked, with a stable brain compass helping keep memories organized over time.

Stress influences what we learn and remember. The hormone cortisol, which is released during stressful situations, can make emotional memories in particular stronger. But how exactly does cortisol ...

(Science Photo Library/Canva) Exercise works wonders throughout the human body, including the brain. Research suggests an array of neurological benefits, such as reducing the brain's biological age, ...

The human brain operates as a network of interconnected modules specialized for tasks that become less specialized as people age—a breakdown associated with memory loss and othe ...

Could writing by hand really be saving your sanity and cognitive health?

By scanning the brains of mice throughout their lifespans, scientists at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute and the University of Texas at Dallas have discovered that the human brain is not unique in how ...