Working through the night may affect brain function, mood and mental well-being. A team of scientists explore how disrupted ...

(dowell/Moment/Getty Images) Night shift work is not for the weak. Staying awake from dusk through to dawn, as many nurses, ...

The Allen Institute in Seattle says scientists have now learned enough about how the brain works to start fixing it when it.

Babies are not passive learners. From birth, they actively use wonder to transform experience into understanding. Learn how ...

Exercise is often described as one of the best things we can do for the brain. It can sharpen memory, support mood, and lower the risk of cognitive decline later in life.

The human body has a remarkable way of sending signals when something feels overwhelming. Sometimes those signals come as ...

Scientists have identified the brain circuit behind the nocebo effect, revealing how fear and negative expectations can make ...

A recent study published in the journal Psychophysiology provides evidence that the human brain processes taboo words in a ...

Doctors say some common evening routines may quietly affect stress hormones, sleep quality and mental health more than many ...

How does the brain decide to approach others? Researchers have found that coordinated brain activity linked to social behavior begins seconds before movement starts. In a study using zebrafish, they ...

In an especially open draw, the physiology of stress is important to the players fighting for the Roland Garros title.

We look at folks who appear to “have it all together” in mental and emotional wellness, especially as they move into senior ...