A new study reveals that the mental health benefits of exercise depend not just on the amount of physical activity, but also on the context in which it occurs.

A new study reveals that inhibitory neurons born later in development mature more quickly than earlier ones, allowing them to ...

A new study shows matching your personality to the type of exercise you enjoy may help you stick with it and reduce stress.

Summary: Our brain doesn’t just record time—it organizes our lives into distinct, memorable moments. New research reveals ...

Toddlers as young as two can successfully learn new words even when a speaker’s mouth or eyes are covered, a study shows.

New research shows a single neuron in fruit flies can trigger two distinct behaviors in response to the same smell.

A new twin study reveals that how much an infant cries is strongly influenced by genetics, leaving parents with limited ...

Parkinson’s disease often starts on one side of the body, and new research shows this asymmetry influences how non-motor symptoms progress.

New research reveals that the developmental timing of fluoxetine (Prozac) treatment profoundly influences long-term mood and brain function.

A new study reveals that astrocytes, star-shaped brain cells in the striatum, are key players in how obesity alters brain function and metabolism.

A new study reveals that neural stem cell grafts can generate new myelin in the central nervous system, offering hope for ...

Our bodies process food differently depending on the time of day, and eating later has been linked to poorer metabolic health.