Scientists have discovered a group of brain cells in the orbitofrontal cortex that become more active when outcomes are uncertain, revealing how the brain adapts and learns from unpredictable ...

Since no one ever does anything worthwhile on their own, who you know is important. But what you know — and what you do with what you know — is crucial. Learning, memory, and cognitive skills are a ...

Ever have one of those days when you just feel off? Maybe it’s taking you three times as long to complete a task or you read a page of a book only to realize you have no idea what it said. There are ...

New research has found that dopamine plays a key role in forgetting, which is a finely tuned process rather than a glitch in ...

Stress, poor sleep, processed food and overworking can age the brain, raising the risk of cognitive problems, say scientists ...

Dallas students from an elementary school where at least 80% of students come from low-income families are projected to earn ...

When it comes to brain health, some things are out of your control. Age is the biggest risk factor for developing dementia, ...