Neuroscientists there found that when people learn a new motor skill, their brains don’t just generally “consolidate” the ...

A new study finds that musicians experience pain differently than non-musicians, thanks to how their brains adapt through years of training.

As we age, keeping our bodies active helps us stay healthier for longer and protects against chronic disease. We can also ...

Researchers now have fascinating insights into how our brains function while we communicate — and our hand gestures hold the ...

Moving your body helps your brain, a new study suggests. Folks who regularly exercise have better mental and brain health, researchers will report in early April at the annual meeting of the American ...

Using a corkscrew, writing a letter with a pen or unlocking a door by turning a key are actions that seem simple but actually require a complex orchestration of precise movements. So, how does the ...

Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65 – more than 4% – have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. And whether it’s ...

Keith Thomas, a man in his 40s with no sensation or movement in his hands, is able to feel and move objects by controlling ...

Harvard experts reveal screen-free habits vital for children's brain growth. Family meals, outdoor play, reading and hands-on ...

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have found that the brain holds a ‘map’ of the body that remains unchanged even after a limb has been amputated, contrary to the prevailing view that it ...