By analyzing fMRI scans of people watching films, neuroscientists have created a comprehensive functional map of the brain, ...

The data the team had access to represent an average of the subjects’ brain activity, so future research could look to map ...

If this presidential cycle has unified us on anything, it might be that cognitive decline is a hard thing to talk about. It ...

It's possible to intentionally become more conscientious, open and agreeable by using simple cognitive-behavioral techniques.

Do you wonder how narcissists can be so cold and hurtful to people they claim to love? A lack of emotional empathy makes it ...

If you have relocated, you may have left something behind such as a relationship, a home, a feeling of safety, or sense of ...

In today’s world, the ability to adapt and shift your thinking is essential. Learning new skills not only boosts your ...

Mindfulness meditation can significantly improve your cognitive flexibility, allowing you to adapt your thoughts and ...

A new study shows that people with more positive expectations about aging tend to rate their cognitive function higher and report less perceived cognitive decline. Aging often comes with ...

Empathy is a broad psychological concept that can be broken into at least two components: cognitive empathy and emotional ...

Owing to progress in medicine and corollary increases in lifespan, dementia has become a public health concern, thus a primary focus for research. However, cognitive decline is not an inevitable ...

For example, people who are worried about perceived declines in their cognitive function -; even if their cognitive health is normal -; are at higher risk for developing a cognitive impairment in ...