A comprehensive map of the marmoset brain by RIKEN neuroscientists has revealed that two types of connections link the prefrontal cortex to other cortical areas. This finding could provide insight for ...

For more than a century, maps of the brain have been based on how brain tissue looks under the microscope. These anatomical maps divide the brain into regions according to structural variations in the ...

The frontal lobe helps with thinking, planning, memory, and self-control. To keep your frontal lobe healthy, do puzzles, exercise, and learn new things. Avoid head injuries and don't smoke or drink ...

Many horse owners think the existence of the prefrontal cortex is a major controversy in equine science. It’s not. It’s just an area that’s riddled with misinformation. Curiously, most people—horsey ...

Tsukuba, Japan—A growing body of evidence shows that exercise improves mood and cognitive function. However, much of this evidence comes from cycling, which allows researchers to precisely control ...

An international team of scientists led by the University of Surrey has discovered that a form of safe, painless, and non-invasive brain stimulation could help people who are at risk of falling behind ...

Executive function encompasses a suite of cognitive processes that enable individuals to regulate their behavior, thoughts and emotions. These skills are essential for tasks such as following ...

Share on Pinterest To boost your mood and brain function, a gentle 10-minute jog may be enough, a new study suggests. somethingway/ Getty Images Exercise benefits both body and brain health, but how ...