A study published in Nature Communications in January 2026 found that general intelligence does not reside in any single brain region but instead arises from the coordinated activity of networks ...

Yoga philosophy treats thinking as subtly different from knowing. In Yoga philosophy, thinking is the movement of the mind, ...

Scientists discover that sickle cell disease forces the brain to recruit extra "attention backup" to maintain normal cognitive function.

Boredom is not relaxing, I must admit, not because it's mundane but because it’s uncomfortable. Far too many of us are afraid ...

This study presents valuable findings for identifying biotypes of depression patients using white matter measures, which are under-utilised and under-appreciated in current biological and ...

Chronic back pain changes brain responses, making everyday sounds feel more distressing than physical pressure.

A neuroimaging study published in Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging has identified hyperactivity in the superior occipital ...

New research reveals that a second pregnancy causes distinctive alterations in the brain, differing from those experienced during a first pregnancy.

Taking psilocybin – the psychedelic component of magic mushrooms – eased symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder among ...

A landmark baby brain study finds pregnancy trims grey matter yet boosts bonding and empathy – here's why that's a secret advantage.

A second pregnancy alters the brain in distinctive ways that are not simply a repeat of the first, new research shows.

The long-standing cliché of “baby brain” — often used to suggest forgetfulness and reduced capability during pregnancy — is being re-examined after a landmark study revealed that pregnancy brings ...