Nineteen young adults handed over their smartphones for three days. When researchers scanned their brains afterward, the resting-state neural activity in regions tied to craving and self-control had ...

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For decades, multiple sclerosis research has focused on myelin, the insulation around the brain's wiring. Scientists paid ...

Breathing is powerful — it can help fight off stress. Host Cristina Quinn sits down with Washington Post Brain Matters columnist Richard Sima and UCLA neuroscientist and psychiatrist Helen Lavretsky ...

Our brains are always adapting to our environments and routines. Host Cristina Quinn talks with Washington Post “Brain Matters” columnist Richard Sima about what a healthy aging brain looks like and ...

A neurologist has revealed one of the "best things for your brain". According to the specialist, this particular pastime is a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Oscar Wong/Moment/Getty Images) A second pregnancy alters the brain in distinctive ways that are not simply a repeat of the first ...

(SPONSORED CONTENT) — We’ve all had days when focus feels harder to maintain, or stress makes it tough to stay balanced. The truth is, how you care for your brain influences every part of daily ...

(SPONSORED CONTENT) — Retirees are getting creative — and proactive — when it comes to keeping their brains sharp. Here’s what many are doing to stay engaged: Move for Clarity Exercise isn’t just ...