Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The human brain is a marvel of nature, a labyrinth of neurons and synapses that dictates every aspect of our behavior, thoughts, ...

Cancer tumors hijack the vagus nerve to communicate with the brain, triggering a hormonal response that suppresses the immune system.

It’s time for another brain exercise session, dear Pandas. Strengthening our mental muscles improves memory, focus, concentration, and creativity. Meanwhile, keeping these cognitive functions in ...

Popular culture abounds with “facts” about the brain, such as we only use 10 percent of it (false); it weighs three pounds (true); it consumes as much energy as a 20 Watt light bulb (true); it shrinks ...

Neuromyths are common misconceptions about how the mind and brain function. Once these myths take hold in the public consciousness, it’s often difficult for people to separate brain facts from fiction ...

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A long U.S. study finds simple computer based brain training may lower dementia risk even decades later in older adults.