Mind & Brain

The idea of treating neurological disorders by marshaling vast unused neural reserves is more wishful thinking than reality

Thinking about a range of emotions as friends rather than foes improves the quality of our life

Migraine, stroke and epilepsy disproportionately affect members of the transgender community—but neurologists are often unprepared to respond

Early research presented at the leading brain conference suggests that the pandemic changed the brains of teenagers

Here's a look at how the brain uses its mental dictionary to remember and retrieve language

New research suggests that hitting the snooze button to squeeze in an extra five or 10 minutes of sleep may actually be good for you

As interest and support for psychedelic research grows, scientists share their hopes for the future.

Equanimity, a key ingredient of mindfulness meditation, helps people face life’s ups and downs

Electrical stimulation to the lower spine has improved the mobility of a man with Parkinson’s disease for the past two years, but researchers say larger clinical trials are needed to assess the device  

Psychedelic researchers are engaged in heated debate over whether the mind-altering effects of the drugs are necessary for realizing their therapeutic potential.

A rise in IQs in recent decades is mirrored by a trend showing an increase in adults’ ability to concentrate