The benefits of taking a shower might be more than skin deep - and there's a reason why many people get their best ideas daydreaming there.

Scientists report certain people who feel lonely over a sustained period of time may experience elevated decline in verbal memory skills.

What makes a voice attractive is the subject of broad interest, with far-reaching implications in our personal lives, workplaces and society

Science suggests that mind-wandering freely to more pleasant and playful thoughts may improve our mood and foster creativity.

In a Cedars-Sinai study, researchers have discovered two types of brain cells that play a key role in dividing continuous human experience.

New research from UGA shows every extra step counts when it comes to protecting the brain from the harmful effects of aging.

Among the trends in functional beverages are products that provide an edge in managing stress and support better focus and cognition.

Imagine reliving your entire life in the space of seconds. Like a flash of lightning, you are outside of your body, watching your life.

Researchers have identified two types of cells in our brains that are involved in organizing discrete memories based on when they occurred.

The diseases covered by the test belong to a class of over 50 diseases caused by unusually-long repetitive DNA sequences in a person’s genes

The platform uses genetically modified skin cells to deliver long-lasting, hyper-effective treatment and only needs to be administered once.

Researchers managed to emulate learning neuromorphic abilities using thin layers of cobalt oxide - new step towards brain-inspired computers

Neuroscientists recorded the activity of a dying human brain, revealing rhythmic wave patterns similar to those that occur during dreaming.

As human exploration of space reaches new horizons, understanding the effects of spaceflight on human brains is crucial.

Synthetic neurological data created using generative adversarial networks could speed up training of brain-computer interfaces.

Researchers analyzed idle thoughts for 10 minutes. What they learned may be useful in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues.

Children with higher levels of general knowledge and verbal reasoning are better able to produce humor, new research suggests.

Researchers have found a way to make deep brain stimulation more precise, resulting in long-lasting therapeutic effects.

Chilean lawmakers approved a law establishing the rights to personal identity, free will and mental privacy - the first country to do so.

Researchers have found that learning -- a universal feature of intelligence in living beings -- can be mimicked in synthetic matter.