Your brain is your body’s control center. But how much do you really know about what it does? The brain is one of the most complex organs in your body. It’s the control center that oversees pretty ...

You might be pretty good at cleaning out your closet or organizing your pantry, but when was the last time you decluttered your mind? I’m not talking about taking a nap or watching a show to zone out.

New research has charted the major developmental stages in the brain’s wiring—from early-life pruning to late-life network ...

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What does forgiveness look like in the brain? As a neuroscientist, I am always looking for the biological underpinnings of mental processes—not as an effort to distill mystery into molecules, but to ...

While our society may be growing more narcissistic and selfish, there's still power in being a decent human and using skills like empathy and critical-thinking skills to connect with others. According ...

In the last ten years of having a major mental illness it’s occurred to me over and over again that my schizophrenia doesn’t define me. When I was first diagnosed, the word crazy hung over my head ...

If the idea of going to the gym makes you moan and groan, you’re not alone. Let’s be honest: It’s called working out for a reason. Though incredibly good for you, exercise doesn’t always feel so good.