Science Biology Kids learn faster than adults. This neurotransmitter could explain why. Differences in GABA concentrations can tell scientists more about why young learners have an advantage ...

A brain break for kids can be a mental task, a physical one, or a combination of both. Our list of 100 brain breaks for kids includes both outdoor brain breaks and indoor activities for kids ...

Does social media rewire kids’ brains? Here’s what the science really says A new book argues that the mental health crisis in young people can be traced to smartphone use.

Raising children may help your brain stay young. A study of almost 38,000 adults finds that the more kids they had, the more synchronized the activity between certain brain regions became. The ...

Milk for your bones, carrots for your eyes—but what about your brain? Here are the foods that experts say are key for growth and development.

Ever wonder what goes on inside your head? From March 10-14, 2025, Science Friday is hosting Hack Your Brain—your chance to delve deep into the workings of the brain and discover its secrets. Because ...

It’s also likely that having kids might make you more physically active, have healthier habits and engage in more mental gymnastics — all of which can also delay brain aging.

Despite the headlines, the impact of social apps on adolescent mental health isn’t so clear.

Mental health problems skyrocketed when social media became widely available. Parents don't need brain scans to tell them something's wrong.

A team of researchers from universities in Australia, Singapore, and the United States found that parenthood can help keep your brain from aging.

Monday marked the official start of Brain Awareness Week, a global campaign to put brain science in the spotlight, so in the latest installation of Motivational Monday Hello Wisconsin’s Ellie ...

TikTok's mind-boggling popularity has led to growing interest in how the social media platform impacts the brain, especially in the kids and teens who populate the app. In addition to concerns about ...