For Day 3, we’re asking you to spend at least 20 minutes exercising for your brain. Go for a walk with your accountability ...

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Your brain doesn't have to age on autopilot. New research shows we can slow—and potentially reverse—brain aging.

Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez has found ways to plant memories in mice. Here's what that could mean for humans.

In a world saturated with stories—from ancient myths to TikTok clips—narratives knit together emotion, memory, and meaning. A new study in the Journal of Neuroscience suggests that how a story is told ...

A new study published today in JAMA Network Open explores the effects of both recent and lifetime cannabis use on brain function during cognitive tasks. The study, the largest of its kind ever to be ...

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Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...

Artificial sweeteners are widely found in American diets, marketed as low-calorie alternatives to sugar for weight management.