When a neuroscientist began studying meditation, she expected to measure temporary mental states—not structural changes in the brain itself. What her team discovered shocked the scientific community.

Recent neuroscientific studies confirm the transformative power of mindfulness training. Different types of meditation create different changes in brain structure can be used to help children and ...

Experts say jigsaw puzzles can sharpen cognitive skills, reduce stress, and encourage creativity at any age. Neurologists, therapists, and puzzle professionals note that puzzles activate multiple ...

Sponsored FOY Mindfulness & Resilience: Keys to Better Brain Health James Galvin, M.D., Founding Director of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Comprehensive Center for Brain Health, ...

Many a digital health intervention has been stymied by the same problem, one that’s familiar to anyone who’s ever tried to quit smoking or lose weight by changing their diet: the extreme difficulty of ...

New research is making the case that just a couple of minutes of meditation can have a meaningful impact on our well-being, ...

This is the third (of four) posts on the surprising, poorly appreciated presence of cryptic suffering under the pram cover, the umbrella term of "Post-COVID." For more than a few of us, our bawling ...

AZUSA, Calif. — Seventeen days ago, after the Ducks’ second loss of the regular season, head coach Taylor Susnara said they needed to focus... AZUSA, Calif. — Hey there, Duck fans. I'm Owen Murray, ...

A growing number of companies are finally moving past bowls of free snacks and coffee and are opting for brain health strategies that actually fit the chaos of modern work. Dr. Romie Mushtaq, a ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. One thousand four hundred forty. That's how many minutes are in a single day. To break each down into a ...

From word searches to birdwatching, challenging and engaging activities can help keep your brain active and agile. While research shows these games improve specific skills, their benefits may not ...