Mind & Brain

Stuttering is a complex neurodevelopmental condition, and learning about its causes will hopefully reduce the stigma surrounding it

In good news, our reactions to stressful events improve as we age. But living in uncertain times will still take a toll

Leaving aside a cherished objective may benefit psychological and even physical health

As we gather for holidays, asking people with memory loss about past holiday events and traditions affects well-being and feelings of closeness

A new study puts the “brain drain hypothesis”—the idea that just having a phone next to you impacts your cognition—to the test to see if the science passes muster.

Neural circuits that label experiences as “good” or “bad” and the emotional meaninglessness of facial expressions are some standouts among 2022’s mind and brain breakthroughs

People who engage in random acts of kindness may not fully recognize the impact of their behavior on others

Concertgoers danced more when music was supplemented with low-frequency bass tones.

Suppressing memories using an “amnesic shadow” could someday lead to a gentler therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder

Key genes that are active in the brains of older people are also active in the brains of people who developed serious COVID

There are different ways to be happy and function well, even if your brain is not typical

The brain of a new father goes through transitions analogous to the neural changes experienced by a pregnant woman