DURHAM, N.C. – A simple shift from a high-pressure mindset to a curious one improves people’s memory. New research from Duke found that people who imagined being a thief scouting a virtual art museum ...

“Nootropic” refers to any substance that can enhance cognitive functions such as memory, focus, and overall mental performance. Certain supplements may have this effect. Some natural compounds, ...

Recent scientific breakthroughs have unveiled a new state of consciousness, akin to lucid dreaming, that could potentially unlock more of the brain’s potential. This state of consciousness, achieved ...

We tend to think of ourselves as being born with a magnificent and intricate piece of organic hardware we call the brain, along with a massive but blank hard drive that we refer to as memory. What we ...

Playing a rhythm-based game for eight weeks helps non-musicians become better at remembering recently seen faces. This suggests that learning to play an instrument could improve short-term memory for ...

Your brain is your most valuable asset, it controls everything you think, feel, and do. But like any other organ, it needs the right nutrition to work at its best. Research shows that certain foods ...