“When I get mad, I stop thinking. I see red, and something takes over that I can’t control,” one of my patients said, adding that when he felt he wasn’t being heard, he needed to assert himself, “even ...

The spark of creativity, that seemingly mysterious capacity to generate novel and valuable ideas, has intrigued humanity for centuries. Once attributed primarily to divine inspiration or innate genius ...

Dopamine is released when we achieve something or receive a reward. It’s the brain’s way of saying, “Well done!” How to Hack It: Eat something you enjoy (in moderation). Complete a small task on your ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A new study shows some of the new weight loss medications also help delay memory and thinking problems. You may be able to get at least some of the same benefit drug free with the ...

Have you ever noticed that simply imagining something positive happening in the future can instantly brighten your mood? Thinking about an upcoming vacation or an event you’re really excited about?

We’re all at it, all the time. Yet thinking, or how we should think about thought, is surprisingly hard to pin down. When I did a vox pop, for instance, a couple of friends described thoughts as ...

University of Rochester researchers have demonstrated a noninvasive method using BL-OG, or bioluminescent optogenetics, that harnesses light to activate neurons in the brain. The ability to regulate ...

The difference between the brain's predicted age and actual chronological age, called a brain age gap, may influence the relationship between cognitive impairment risk factors, like high blood ...