The brain is extremely complex—far more complex, at least, than certain products want you to think.

The brain works like a muscle. Thinking, learning, and practicing a skill literally causes structural adaptations in our brains. For instance, scientists examining musicians’ and non-musicians’ brains ...

How does meaning arise from matter? This is Part 2 of a four-part series exploring how the brain generates meaning. In Part 1, I argued that meaning emerges from relations among neural patterns, ...

Neuroplasticity is real: Your brain is constantly changing and can form new neural connections throughout your life. Stress is a blocker: Chronic stress inhibits the brain’s ability to adapt and ...

Share on Pinterest Could expertise slow down cognitive decline? A study on expert birders answers in the affirmative. Image credit: David Trood/Getty Images As we age, we experience changes in our ...