The scientific reason some people can’t sleep without a fan
Sleep well, fan enthusiasts.
October 6, 2020
Brain
This fourth grade math problem stumped the internet. Can you solve it?
Can you solve it?
October 3, 2020
The 10 Alzheimer’s signs to watch out for
These are the tell-tale indicators, according to the Alzheimer's Association.
August 19, 2020
Here’s how to learn anything in four simple steps
A renowned scientist developed this method to help himself learn more effectively.
August 14, 2020
This brain protein may put the brakes on Alzheimer’s
Researchers have identified an important defense.
August 14, 2020
Only 1 of 10 people can solve this classic puzzle
The deceptively simple logic puzzle shows how illogical we are.
June 26, 2020
When is dead really dead? Study claims death is a vast gray area
A recent study added more fuel to the discussion.
June 22, 2020
Eat smart: 6 foods that can help lower your dementia risk
What your brain wants you to eat — and what foods to avoid.
June 18, 2020
Here are the 10 stroke warning signs to remember
The best way to survive a stroke is to know the warning signs. If you think someone is having a stroke, here’s what to do.
June 17, 2020
Can you solve this viral math problem? (Hint: it’s not 9)
Only 60% of 20-somethings got it right, down from 90% in the 1980s.
June 14, 2020
Can your high school personality predict dementia risk?
The study analyzed the results of a 1960 survey given to American high school students.
May 11, 2020
Memory loss after surgery: Here’s what we know and don’t know
There are many unanswered questions about postoperative cognitive dysfunction, or POCD.
April 21, 2020
Why we become more forgetful with age — and what you can do about it
What you can do to stop memories from slipping.
April 6, 2020
Do people with a dark sense of humor have a higher IQ?
I'll never forget my Granddad's last words to me just before he died. "Are you still holding the ladder?"
March 6, 2020
Our brains are hard-wired to worry. Here’s how to trick yours into worrying less
Humans have a default mode in our brains that leads us to worry.
March 2, 2020
How starting a writing practice can sharpen your mind
The surprising benefits of putting pen to paper on a regular basis.
January 15, 2020