There’s a woman at my gym who walks on the treadmill in an unconventional manner. She treads backwards; sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly while reading a magazine ...

For most of the 20th century, the scientific consensus held that the adult brain was essentially fixed, unable to grow new connections or recover lost function after a critical window in childhood.

At 22, Eileen Gu is already the most decorated freestyle skier in Winter Olympics history. She’s also a Stanford University student, and a multimillionaire whose endorsement deals have helped push her ...

We all have moments when our thoughts feel like they’re spiralling down. When sadness, anger, or anxiety take the wheel and we feel powerless to stop them. But what if managing these emotions isn’t ...

Neuroplasticity allows the adult brain to rewrite its internal wiring. Daily habits dictate whether our brain structures grow stronger or decay. Physical exercise acts as a direct fuel source for ...

A new study found that targeted, computer-based brain exercises can improve cognitive health in older adults. Unlike standard computer games or crossword puzzles, the app's adaptive training is ...

Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to adapt and learn in response to life experiences. It can allow you to gain new skills and recover from injury and trauma. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ...

Brain plasticity — also called neuroplasticity — is an odd term for most people, with the word “plastic” causing images of Tupperware or Saran Wrap to pop into your head. However, brain plasticity is ...

Your brain is constantly evolving. Throughout your life, it reshapes, adjusts, and grows stronger in response to learning, new experiences, and your habits. This amazing shape-shifting ability is ...