The work reveals that the brain — in mice and, presumably, in humans — is actively involved in the development of endurance, the ability to get better at a physical activity with repeated practice, ...

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Forget crossword puzzles. New government-backed research suggests an “unconscious” brain exercise may do more to shield aging ...

Newborn finger proportions may reflect early hormone exposure and could be linked to differences in early brain growth.

A 20-year study reveals that "speed of processing" brain training can reduce the risk of dementia by 25% in older adults.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful force that demonstrably outperforms humans in countless areas. Here's why the effort of developing the human brain still matters.

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