A new mathematical model sheds light on how the brain processes different cues, such as sights and sounds, during decision ...

For patients with psychiatric conditions from addiction to mood disorders such as depression, disrupted sleep can often exacerbate symptoms and make it harder to stay on treatment.

A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders shows that individuals with depression exhibit slower and less ...

A new study published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity has found that young adults who have recovered from COVID-19 show distinct patterns of brain activity during cognitive tasks, even if they ...

Calling someone "behavioral" fails to consider the complexity at hand. Understanding personality and defenses can help in ...

A study of over 1,000 young adults reveals that both recent and heavy lifetime cannabis use reduce brain activity in regions ...

Feeling anxious about social change? Science explains how your brain processes belief conflicts—and provides strategies to maintain mental peace in turbulent times.

Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is associated with a shorter life expectancy and a greater risk of mental health ... in the brain’s prefrontal cortex required to ...

This study aimed to determine whether acute Tai Chi practice enhances emotional memory and prefrontal cortex activation compared to cycling and a control condition. Methods: Using a within-subjects ...

We humans were constantly in fight or flight mode to avoid getting sick while protecting our families from illness, surviving financially ... it’s centered at the prefrontal cortex, the part of the ...