Brain game does not really improve your brain
In a new study from University of Western Ontario, researchers debunk claims that getting better at a brain training game can translate to improved...
How long time meditation changes your brain
In a new study from University of Wisconsin–Madison, researchers examined brain activity in non-meditators, new meditators, and long-term meditators with thousands of hours of...
How cannabis and related drugs affect the brain
A new study from Lancaster and Lisbon Universities shows that long-term use of either cannabis or cannabis-based drugs impairs memory.
The study has implications for...
Can brain stimulation stop sexual assault?
In a recent study, researchers find that stimulating the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for controlling complex ideas and behaviors, can...
How to keep memory sharp
As you grow older, you tend to forget things.
Memory loss not only can bring inconvenience to your daily life, but also a sign of...
Where the brain processes spiritual experiences
Yale scientists have identified a possible neurobiological home for the spiritual experience — the sense of connection to something greater than oneself.
Yale scientists have...
Learning a second language can alter your sensory perception
According to a recent study conducted at Northwestern University, learning a second language can have a profound impact on the way our senses work...
Stopping regular exercise training can strongly reduce brain blood flow
While endurance exercise training can improve physical health, what will happen when we stop this exercise is still unknown.
In a recent study, researchers find...
Overweight can age your brain 10 years at middle-age
It is known that overweight has many harmful effects on our health. Such effects include higher risks of stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes, heart...
Online game addiction can change game players’ brain network, says scientists
As more and more people use the Internet every day, online game addiction has become a serious public health issue all over the world.
When...