Scientists have discovered that a large expanse of a musician’s brain “shuts off” while improvising music. Here’s a note-worthy study of the human brain.

Trying to cut calories at that fourth-of-July barbecue? Diet foods and drinks may not be the answer. New research shows foods with no calories just aren’t as satisfying.

When you can’t quite remember a tricky word or somebody’s name, trying to excavate it from your memory might be the worst thing you can do, according to new psychology research.

Ghrelin, the chemical in your stomach that causes hunger, also changes how your
brain perceives food.

Lack of sleep often comes at times when we need to perform at our best. Now brain researchers studying how sleep deprivation impairs memory have found a potential remedy.

New research provides early evidence of a link between lead and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Researchers now say that having a big brain may protect you from the memory-stealing symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease, even if you have the brain plaques associated with the disease.

New research by psychologists suggests we’re born ready to look for snakes. As this ScienCentral News video reports, a series of experiments showed that people, even toddlers, tend to recognize and locate a snake faster than other plants and animals.

Why are addicts so bad at thinking about tomorrow, beyond viewing it as a better time to quit than today? New research shows smokers’ brains ignore signals about “what might happen.” The study looked at smokers’ choices about investing, not about their habit.

Why do some people keep eating even when they have full tummies? Research using water balloons in the stomach may answer that question.