The mind isn’t the brain. It’s what the brain does. It runs on emotion, filters, and loops. Understand it, and you can begin ...

To fill in the full picture of what is happening around us, our brains process attention systematically, taking in general ...

Every day, we make choices. Some are tiny, while others can be potentially life-changing. Moreover, all of them live at the intersection of neurons and meaning. The brain works quietly in the ...

Our brains know we’ll change our minds before we do. Understanding how might help us learn to make better decisions.

A new study shows that our brain’s attention system first prepares broadly, then zooms in on specific details within ...

How we focus our attention before we even see an object matters. For example, when we look for something moving in the sky, our expectation would be very different if the object is a bird flying past ...

A diet developed for brain health might slow or prevent cognitive decline associated with dementia, Alzheimer's and age-related memory loss, a study says. "Following a MIND diet approach to meals can ...

Mind blanking is a common experience with a wide variety of definitions ranging from feeling 'drowsy' to 'a complete absence of conscious awareness.' Neuroscientists and philosophers compile what we ...

Clear senior brain fog and boost memory with a 10-minute morning routine proven to improve focus and mental sharpness—no ...

Yoga has long been associated with better physical flexibility and health, and now it is being linked to improved cognition as well, according to growing research. A recent study also suggests that ...

A new study recently put this popular eating plan to the test —  and the results were surprising. Here’s what you need to know.