When a neuroscientist began studying meditation, she expected to measure temporary mental states—not structural changes in the brain itself. What her team discovered shocked the scientific community.
Elon Musk’s brain implant company, Neuralink, announced on Tuesday that it is launching a study to test its implant for a new use: allowing a person to control a robotic arm using just their thoughts.
Most people want to keep their brain sharp, especially as they age, to ward off conditions like dementia and depression. Americans place brain health and mental health high up on their list of the ...
Fear is a fundamental emotion necessary for survival. We experience fear in several ways that have helped humans stay alive, but it can go beyond what is appropriate for survival. Persistent fear and ...
Making music is a mental workout. The brain must simultaneously co-ordinate sound and vision, as well as fine motor control, focus and imagination. Over time this stretches the brain like a muscle.
Most people want to keep their brain sharp, especially as they age, to ward off conditions like dementia and depression. Americans place brain health and mental health high up on their list of the ...