Memories are thought to be stored in sparse groups of neurons called engrams. These are the cells that switch on during learning and can later switch on again during recall. In physiological aging and ...

Age-related memory decline and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's are often thought of as irreversible. But the ...

Taking up a new language offers a plethora of benefits.

Age-related memory decline and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's are often thought of as irreversible. But the brain is not static; neurons continually adjust the strength of their ...

A certain type of brain training appears to prevent or delay dementia by some 25% in people older than age 65, according to ...

In a new study published in Physical Review Letters, researchers used machine learning to discover multiple new classes of ...

Thinking on paper improves retention by rewriting notes over time, starting with rough keywords and refining patterns for ...

The new study says that engaging in activities like reading, writing and learning a language can help to lower the risk of ...

One may dismiss it as a pass time, but brain exercises are now emerging as powerful tools for preserving your cognitive health and mental well-being. From puzzles to change in the routine, engaging ...

Just as for humans, sufficient sleep supports learning and coping for horses. A recent study at the University of Helsinki indicates that short periods of REM sleep impair horses' perseverance and ...

Horses with more than 30 minutes of REM sleep per night show greater motivation and perseverance in demanding learning tasks ...

The ancient brain evolved to survive in space; the modern descendant can use these ancient skills to enhance memory, learning, and impact.