The human brain is highly skilled at detecting patterns in the world and using this information to predict future events.

“Researchers have seen in fMRI studies that when people like the music they’re hearing, areas of the brain responsible for dopamine secretion are working hard.” Here’s a sampling of musical facts from ...

Bystander CPR Up to 10 Minutes After Cardiac Arrest May Protect Brain Function Nov. 11, 2024 — The sooner a lay rescuer (bystander) starts cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a person having ...

Recent research into the neural effects of alcohol and recreational drugs suggests that the developmental trajectory of the adolescent brain may be particularly vulnerable to pharmacological ...

Mother's Gut Microbiome During Pregnancy Shapes Baby's Brain Development Aug. 20, 2024 — A study in mice has found that the bacteria Bifidobacterium breve in the mother's gut during pregnancy ...

A study reveals that the genetic mutation causing Huntington’s disease (HD) enhances brain development and intelligence in early life, but leads to degeneration in adulthood. Children with the HD gene ...

The pandemic created disruption and family stress that may have lasting effects on young children’s social and emotional development. A Save the Children report released Tuesday found that ...

A new documentary traces Humphrey Bogart’s development from stage actor to the embodiment of brooding cinematic cool. By Ben Kenigsberg Starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, this Christmas ...

Research shows music can be a powerful tool to make your brain stronger. Learn some of the Global Council on Brain Health’s tips to engage your mind with song and dance. Research shows music can be a ...

November 12, 2024 • Haynes influenced generations of drummers and helped change the direction of jazz improvisation.

November 13, 2024 • The youngest ever winner of the Van Cliburn Piano Competition makes our trusty upright piano sound like a 9-foot grand in music by Liszt and Tchaikovsky.