New research published in Nature Communications sheds light on what happens in the brain during moments of sudden insight — and why those breakthroughs are often so unforgettable. The study shows that ...

When a neuroscientist began studying meditation, she expected to measure temporary mental states—not structural changes in the brain itself ... regions. This rewiring explains the reduced ...

This spatial freedom activates brain regions involved in conceptual categorization and relationship mapping more extensively than linear typing. The physical nature of handwriting allows visual ...

For the brain to dedicate itself to tasks that need attention, or to respond to unexpected stimuli like a fire alarm, it needs to be able to rewire itself by changing how brain cells communicate. This ...

Brain scans now show that fasting doesn’t just influence how we eat, it reshapes how we think by changing our brains. The practice appears to strengthen regions of the brain involved in focus ...

A major reason is that the human body seems wired to resist weight loss, with powerful systems in the brain, gut, and hormones working in concert to keep energy stores stable. But a recent study ...

Dr Samir Shah, consultant psychiatrist and medical director at Priory Hospital Altrincham, warns that screen time can significantly impact a child's brain development and function. "Research has ...

4/21/25 (LAPost.com) — A genetic condition associated with autism undergoes significant brain connectivity changes during puberty, potentially explaining its link to psychiatric disorders ...

Diabetes is known to cause many medical issues, from heart disease to vision problems — and now a new study suggests it could also impact memory and other cognitive functions. After observing ...