Stories by Ulrich Kraft

Abnormal sleeping patterns characterize an array of neuropsychiatric diseases, but resetting the body's clock may alleviate some symptoms

Mental exercises with neurofeedback may ease symptoms of attention-deficit disorder, epilepsy and depression--and even boost cognition in healthy brains

New techniques could diagnose autism in babies, enabling more effective treatment while the brain is most malleable

New techniques could diagnose autism in babies, enabling more effective treatment while the brain is most malleable

The brain produces its own "marijuana-like" chemicals to protect neurons, and researchers hope to exploit these compounds to ease anxiety, obesity and addiction

Your job is extremely fulfilling. It is also extremely demanding--and you feel overwhelmed. You are not alone

Mental exercises with neurofeedback may ease symptoms of attention-deficit disorder, epilepsy and depression--and even boost cognition in healthy brains

Seasonal affective disorder—the winter blues—can be lifted with bright light, as long as treatment is timed properly

Researchers are finding ways to help nerves regenerate, and hope for therapies is growing

Moments of brilliance arise from complex cognitive processes. Piece by piece, researchers are uncovering the secrets of creative thinking