Learn the new science of brain development and discover the importance of connections and learning for ongoing brain health.

For decades, dopamine has been celebrated in neuroscience as the quintessential "reward molecule"—a chemical herald of ...

Your brain can still make new neurons when you’re an adult. But how does the rare birth of these new neurons contribute to cognitive function? Researchers know that new neurons contribute to memory ...

Our brains have an extraordinary ability to adapt and learn, a process known as neuroplasticity. From navigating a new city to mastering a new skill, neuroplasticity allows us to reshape our neural ...

With a new year, a healthier brain can boost your happiness and career success in 2026, plus offset brain diseases, if you ...

Babies in financially stressed households show slower brain development, highlighting the importance of income stability ...

Learning a second language has a variety of benefits, and according to recent studies, it may even stave off dementia.

Poor diet can lead to chronic inflammation and impaired blood flow to the brain, which increases your risk of cognitive ...

It is now understood that the hippocampus is closely linked to learning and memory (Doidge, 2015; Suzuki, 2015). However, this was not always the case. One prominent experiment investigating memory, ...