The brain's ability to adapt and form new neural connections allows it to recover from injury and maintain cognitive function into old age. Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to adapt and ...

One may dismiss it as a pass time, but brain exercises are now emerging as powerful tools for preserving your cognitive health and mental well-being. From puzzles to change in the routine, engaging ...

Life is busy. Parenting, work, hobbies, friends, problems, and pressure fill each day with more items on our to-do list than we can accomplish. Who has time for mindfulness meditation? But as these ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich—Dr. Lori Gray, associate professor and program director in Holistic Health and Contemplative Well-Being, recently had a guest column published that she wrote for the American Stroke ...

Neuroplasticity, or brain plasticity, can be defined as the ability of the nervous system to alter its activity in response to a stimulus by reorganizing its structure, function, and neuronal ...

When someone you love dies, your grieving brain redraws its neural map of your relationship, updating and rewiring neural pathways. For instance, whenever you feel bereft and confronted with your ...

Memory shapes everything from daily routines to long-term goals. Whether you're looking for your phone or studying for an exam, the way your brain stores and recalls information makes a big difference ...

Meditation is the practice of deeply focusing your mind. It can promote relaxation, mindfulness, and a better sense of inner peace. There are many ways to meditate. One technique is Vipassana ...