'Fascinating' polite little bird uses wing gesture to say "after you"
Japanese tits flutter their wings on arrival at their nests, researchers found, after which the other bird in the pair enters.
Living with long Covid: "You feel like you have been poisoned"
"I became unrecognizable to those around me," Bella MacDonald, 20, told Newsweek.
Neuroscientist reveals the brain training exercises she does daily
"It is never too soon—or too late—to take charge of our brain's health and fitness," Sandra Bond Chapman told Newsweek.
Playing a musical instrument keeps your brain in tune as you age
"Being musical could be a way of harnessing the brain's agility and resilience, known as cognitive reserve," researcher Anne Corbett said.
Neuroscientist shares brain training exercises he does every day
World Memory Champion Boris Konrad shares his secrets to a better memory.
Scientists reveal hidden factor that may boost child's brain development
Childhood brain development may be driven in part by the trillions of bacteria that live inside our guts, new research has found.
Ancient exercise shown to improve sleep and memory
Participants showed improved cognition and higher quality sleep after just two weeks.
Scientists reveal what happens in the brain when you daydream
The authors of a study suggest that daydreaming could have an important role to play in learning and memory.
Cocoa could boost brains of older adults with poor diets
Scientists have identified one group in particular who might benefit from these supplements.
Oxford neuroscientist shares secrets to better sleep and memory
"The role of good sleep for cognitive fitness cannot be overstated," Bernhard Staresina told Newsweek.
Dietitian says this one food item can improve your brain activity
They say "you are what you eat," so make sure to fill up on this brain-boosting super food for improved memory and cognition.
Frequent naps linked to poor cognitive skills in kids
"What we found is that the structure of daytime sleep is an indicator of cognitive development," researcher Teodora Gliga said.
Candace Owens attacks Jill Biden and Fetterman's wife: "Absolute monsters"
During an interview with Tucker Carlson, Owens suggested that the women are "allowing [their husbands] to suffer publicly" with purported cognitive issues.
Prince Harry, and why recollections really do vary
When Prince Harry's long-awaited memoir, Spare, hit bookshops on January 10, readers were quick to point out discrepancies in his recollections.
Man survives brain skewered with metal rod: "A lucky escape"
The rod pierced his temporal lobe, which handles memory, language, emotions and visual processing, but the man has made a full recovery.
Listening to Birds Reduces Anxiety and Paranoia: Study
"In the field of environmental neurosciences, we aim at studying the healing impacts of natural environments," one of the German researchers told Newsweek.
Inability to See Pictures in the Mind Can Be Seen in a Person's Pupils
Scientists detected the unusual condition known as aphantasia in people's pupils while asking them to imagine dark or bright shapes.
Difference Between Aphasia, Dementia Explained After Bruce Willis Diagnosis
Willis' daughter Rumer announced the action film star's aphasia diagnosis via Instagram. The condition affects people's abilities to communicate with others.
Researchers Say 20 Minutes of Daily Exercise Can Help With Anxiety
A newer study suggests that daily exercise can decrease anxiety, which may help with an array of pandemic-induced symptoms documented in other research.
Increased Body Fat Could Make Brain Age Faster, Study Suggests
The amount of fat and muscle a person has appears to be more important than chronological age for preserving a certain type of thinking, said co-author Auriel Willette, assistant professor at Iowa State University.
Obesity Could Affect Learning and Memory
Over-active immune cells eat away at nerve cell connections.
How Does A Hangover Affect Your Brain?
People's driving abilities may still be impaired the next day.
Eating Salad Could Keep Your Brain 11 Years Younger
Skip the supplements and load up on spinach instead.
Challenges Can Make You Forget Things
Challenges can be fun, but they can also be very disorienting.
Periods Do Not Make Women Irrational and Forgetful
Study of menstrual cycle indicates hormones do not impair women's cognitive abilities.
The Long-Term Harms of Childhood Lead Exposure
Decades of research have proved that lead is a neurotoxin. A new study is the latest to confirm that adults who were exposed to lead as children have poorer cognition and lower-paying jobs.
Feed Your Brain: Top Vitamins, Minerals for Cognition
Nutritional deficiencies can lead to the development of psychiatric disorders and cognitive decline.
Prison Uniforms Make It Harder to 'Go Straight'
An emerging field of study shows that prison uniforms make the incarcerated less likely to be rehabilitated.
How the Brain Forms New Memories
A study sheds new light on the role of neurons when associative learning occurs.
Trans Fat Linked to Memory Problems
It's well-known that partially hydrogenated oil is bad for heart health, but it can also impact mental function.