Beyond being pleasant ways to pass the time, hobbies are increasingly recognized for giving the brain something it often ...

Yes, some of these are fun! Here are neurology and brain scientists' tips to "exercise" this super organ—your brilliant brain ...

Research suggests that individuals who partake in creative activities, such as arts and crafts, musical instruments, and ...

Children with amblyopia who used the AmblyoPlay app 5 days a week for 6 months had significant improvements in visual acuity, ...

The memory shortage has made PC gaming untenable to all but those with extremely deep pockets. Soon, the skyrocketing price of RAM and storage could stymie any hope of maintaining a semblance of ...

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Traverse Area District Library is showcasing a new line of kits you can checkout. The library received a grant from Molina Healthcare of Michigan to design ...

If hearing an old song or getting a whiff of freshly sharpened pencils instantly carries you back to high school, you’re familiar with the link between your senses and memory. When a sensory ...

How the human brain organizes its visual memories through precise neural timing has been discovered. Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC; CA, USA) have made a significant ...

Nostalgia alert: if you instantly recall the rules, sounds, and sensations of games like Red Rover or Kick the Can, research says your episodic memory is sharper than most people your age. Nostalgia ...

Some people can't form mental images. Here's what scientists are learning about the condition known as aphantasia—and why it's less rare than you think. The "apple test"—asking participants to close ...

Whether you’re guiding kindergartners toward a summer of Popsicles and sprinklers or seniors toward college or work, the final days of the school year offer an opportunity to ensure that students ...

Differences in the distribution of certain proteins and markers in the brain may explain why some people first experience vision changes instead of memory loss in Alzheimer's disease, finds a new ...