When a neuroscientist began studying meditation, she expected to measure temporary mental states—not structural changes in the brain itself. What her team discovered shocked the scientific community.

Toddlers practice toilet training. Some young children practice cursive writing while others practice riding a bike. Teens practice problem solving and essay skills through daily homework. But as ...

A new study from Binghamton University’s Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science reveals that regular meditation will not only help you feel more peaceful, but could also increase ...

Cognitive function is not just a concern for older age. Your daily habits can significantly influence how your brain performs, no matter how old you are. And simple tweaks can help keep your brain ...

Brain exercises let you practice specific cognitive skills that exercise memory, attention span, logic, and fast thinking.

Scientists have known for decades that aerobic exercise strengthens the brain and contributes to the growth of new neurons, but few studies have examined how yoga affects the brain. A review of the ...

For decades, neurology treated the brain like a black box, nudging it with drugs and hoping symptoms would ease. Now researchers are learning to adjust the brain’s own electrical language with far ...

Your brain can learn from imagined experiences almost like real ones, shaping how you feel about people and future ...

Since its founding in 1958, Brain and Spine Surgeons of New York (BSSNY) has earned a strong reputation throughout the Hudson Valley; the multidisciplinary surgical practice serves approximately ...