When a neuroscientist began studying meditation, she expected to measure temporary mental states—not structural changes in the brain itself. What her team discovered shocked the scientific community.

One of the universal challenges in human knowledge is translating what is deeply felt and implicitly understood into ...

Cognitive function is not just a concern for older age. Your daily habits can significantly influence how your brain performs, no matter how old you are. And simple tweaks can help keep your brain ...

Toddlers practice toilet training. Some young children practice cursive writing while others practice riding a bike. Teens practice problem solving and essay skills through daily homework. But as ...

"Practice makes perfect" is no mere cliché, according to a new study from researchers at The Rockefeller University and UCLA. Instead, it's the recipe for mastering a task, because repeating an ...

Every sport demands physical changes from its athletes. Tennis players have to teach their bodies to accelerate a ball from 0 to 120 mph in a second or two. Judo players learn to be thrown to the ...

What if your dance steps worked much more than just your legs? According to a study published in 2025, regular dance practice ...

Up to 48 hours before a migraine, this region becomes overactive, disrupting functions it normally regulates like sleep and ...