Some falsehoods outlive the people who first told them. They travel through generations, surviving wars, scientific revolutions, and the rise of the internet without losing a single step. What makes a ...

Pregnancy brain, often called “mum brain” or “momnesia”, refers to the common experience of mild cognitive changes such as forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating and mental fog during and shortly ...

Repeated in pop culture for a century, the notion that humans only use 10 percent of our brains is false. Scans have shown that much of the brain is engaged even during simple tasks. Allen Bell / ...

One of the most enduring myths in pop psychology is that humans use only 10 percent of their brains. This notion, repeated in movies, motivational speeches, and even some classrooms, implies that a ...

For those looking to improve their brain health, you may want to think twice about buying supplements that claim to do just that. “There are no supplements that have been proven to preserve brain ...

These 15 myths people still believe reveal common misconceptions and the real facts behind them. Some of them may just ...

Many people believe they are good at multitasking. Modern life often requires people to switch between several activities, such as answering messages while working, listening to music while studying, ...

Prediabetes is a condition where blood-sugar levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as full-fledged diabetes. It’s estimated that 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes ...