Rats will choose to take a longer route if it means they get to enjoy the ride to their destination.

Loneliness isn't just associated with a higher risk of death, but also a higher risk of dementia, new research suggests. A ...

Early humans may have reached adulthood around the same age as great apes, but with a slower, human-like pattern of tooth ...

They also experienced more rapid declines in overall cognitive health, memory and reaction speed. “Since the brain relies ...

The human brain is highly skilled at detecting patterns in the world and using this information to predict future events.

Childhood asthma may lead to memory difficulties, with early onset worsening these deficits, a UC Davis study finds. A new ...

A new study out of Penn State suggests that even light activity—like walking or doing chores—can make your brain four years ...

Dementia strikes all races, but new research suggests thinking declines in poor seniors are often overlooked.Among a ...

Another essential vitamin for brain health is Vitamin D, and a lack of it can cause issues with memory and thinking and ...

Or, non-researcher-speak, regular resistance training improves the health of your hippocampus, the part of your brain largely ...

Researchers hope the "exquisitely preserved" fossil will cast new light on an enduring mystery in paleontology.