They’ve long been seen as a way to prevent cognitive decline—but experts say the real key to brain health goes far beyond word games. An elderly person works on a crossword puzzle. These games can ...

When making a Dungeons and Dragons character, few decisions are as important as the class. Furthermore, players must consider what level the campaign is reaching, as any given class is going to ...

Pleasant-sounding words are easier to remember, according to a study. People perceive words with different sounds as differing in their beauty, say linguists. The new study suggests that the phonemic ...

Weight loss restored healthy metabolism in both young and mid-aged mice, but the brain told a different story. In mid-aged animals, slimming down actually worsened inflammation in a brain region tied ...

The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologist Kevin Appleby: Skies will turn cloudy this afternoon ahead of widespread ice after sunset, but the daytime hours of Sunday will otherwise be fine.

How well do you know that organ between your ears? Test your recognition of neuroscience terms with this word search. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

An assortment of absurd, useful and funny words and phrases entered the vernacular this year. How well do you know them? By Miya Lee and Kendall Blomfield By the end of 2024, words like slop, brat, ...

A quick look at the attainability of getting the top 10 toughest words. No reason to dillydally. By Eve Washington The reporter reviewed millions of data records, a process that doubled as an ...

Jason Mast is a general assignment reporter at STAT focused on the science behind new medicines and the systems and people that decide whether that science ever reaches patients. You can reach Jason ...

Here are twelve tricksy Christmas riddles with a scientific twist. Can you solve them all? When you’re ready, scroll down for the answers. (1) What an honour! You have been invited to dine with a host ...

Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can trigger several cognitive symptoms, including brain fog. As the founder and CEO of a successful business and a podcast host, 53-year-old Justine ...