The symptoms of mental exhaustion include physical exhaustion, decreased concentration abilities, irritability, delayed thinking and decreased drive for complex mental work. The brain uses this state ...

Every day, we make choices. Some are tiny, while others can be potentially life-changing. Moreover, all of them live at the intersection of neurons and meaning. The brain works quietly in the ...

“Exercising in general will help to keep your brain and body in healthier shape than it otherwise would be without that cardiovascular workout,” says Dr Damien Lowry, chartered member of the ...

Brain teasers are fun little puzzles that make you think in clever ways. They test how well you notice things, how fast your brain works, and how sharp your eyes are. Spot the sneaky change hidden in ...

Interestingly, when your mind is at rest, your brain does not 'shut down', but rather engages in the default mode network (DMN), a collection of brain regions active during introspection, memory ...

That little voice that is narrating your experience as you read this—is it in your mind or in your brain? At first glance, this might seem like a stupid semantic question. But it cuts to the heart of ...

A diet developed for brain health might slow or prevent cognitive decline associated with dementia, Alzheimer's and age-related memory loss, a study says. "Following a MIND diet approach to meals can ...

EASTER might be full of chocolate and fun hunts, but when you want a rest, there's a new puzzle you can try to keep your mind busy. The image shows a group of children taking part in an Easter egg ...

The roots of addiction risk may lie in how young brains function long before substance use begins, according to a new study ...