You are not one self, but many. Psychology and neuroscience now agree that our identity is made of parts, shaped by brain ...

Understanding how our brain interprets social hierarchy or facial emotions may be key to advancing our knowledge of anxiety and mood disorders. This is the aim of the project led by researcher Maya ...

A new study from UC San Francisco challenges the traditional view of how the brain strings sounds together to form words and orchestrates the movements to pronounce them.

Understanding how our brain interprets social hierarchy or facial emotions may be key to advancing our knowledge of anxiety and mood disorders. This ...

Certain patterns of brain activity during awakening correlate with a lower likelihood of the bleary-eyed state called ‘sleep ...

Speaking requires a precise sequence of muscle movements, long thought to be coordinated by Broca’s area in the brain.

All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making decisions.

Your body provides many signs when it needs rest, including dark circles, muscle aches, and skin blemishes. Here’s how to ...

The brain is one of the body’s most energy-demanding organs, accounting for 2 percent of the body’s weight but consuming 20 ...

A new study from UC San Francisco challenges the traditional view of how the brain strings sounds together to form words and ...

Is your brain aging faster than your chronological age? New research shows it could raise your risk of death and dementia significantly—and offers promise for early intervention.

Dementia is an umbrella term for cognitive decline, while Alzheimer's is the most prevalent cause. Recognizing the ...