Dreaming serves to protect the brain’s visual cortex from being overtaken by other sensory inputs. The brain’s peak ...

The expectation is that increases or decreases in activity in different brain areas in users (compared with non-users) will correlate with broad changes across functional brain networks, which are ...

There’s a lot to love about brains. They are arguably the most complex organ in the entire human body. 86 billion neurons send electrical and chemical signals back and forth within your brain to ...

We have a fatty brain. Fat plays many vital roles in brain function. In the past, very little attention was given to the influence of dietary fats upon our mental state. Recent multiple lines of ...

Fat is an essential nutrient. Learn why it's so important for your brain, the best types to eat, and where to find them in your diet.

Embodied cognition proposes that cognitive processes emerge from dynamic interactions between the brain, body, and environment. Over the past decade, ...

Maintaining a healthy brain is crucial for overall well-being and cognitive function. Just as our body organs need nourishment, the brain thrives on a balanced diet. Brain-healthy foods enhance memory ...

Professor of Sleep Medicine, Dr Colin Espie, shares his passion for helping people sleep, the principles for overcoming insomnia, and his thoughts on wearable sleep devices.

Each year, the Kopernik Observatory partners with Binghamton University to host a special day of kids activities in honor of ...