There are more effective ways to shape behavior than using the decades-old approach of rewards and punishments.

When we recall something familiar or explore a new situation, the brain does not always use the same communication routes.

A growing body of research underscores that Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline are not inevitable parts of aging.

Aging is a dynamic and highly individualized process, particularly when it comes to neurological or brain health. As we age, the brain undergoes various changes that can affect cognitive function in ...

I write a blog post each month focusing on a different executive function skill. Executive function skills are brain-based, and they help people accomplish essential life tasks (Dawson and Guare, 2016 ...

Experts have identified five elements of a brain-based condition that has emerged as a leading cause of vision impairment starting in childhood in the United States and other industrialized nations.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Nancy L. Weaver, Saint Louis University (THE CONVERSATION) A friend offhandedly told ...