Learn the new science of brain development and discover the importance of connections and learning for ongoing brain health.

Some people seem to pick up new skills the way a sponge soaks up water, while others grind through repetition with only ...

When we learn a new skill, our brain forms new connections between the neurons. The more we do the new skill, the stronger ...

With a new year, a healthier brain can boost your happiness and career success in 2026, plus offset brain diseases, if you ...

Computer programming powers modern society and enabled the artificial intelligence revolution, but little is known about how our brains learn this essential skill. To help answer that question, Johns ...

Your brain can still make new neurons when you’re an adult. But how does the rare birth of these new neurons contribute to cognitive function? Researchers know that new neurons contribute to memory ...

"The brain is not fixed—like a muscle, it responds to training and care," Dr. Majid Fotuhi, MD, Ph.D., told Newsweek.

Most children in elementary school begin learning about the body and how it works; however, research reveals that parents and teachers tend to leave out information about the brain. In fact, one study ...

Neuroscientists have found that participating in complex mental activities like Bridge can help improve a range of cognitive ...