It’s hard to describe what an emotion is — let alone how many of them there are or whether everyone experiences the same ones. But we do know this: emotions arise from activity in distinct parts of the brain.

The blood-brain barrier once stopped medication from reaching the brain. Researchers have found their way through.

An intense bout of exercise can improve mood and create a sense of euphoria — an effect popularly known as the “runner’s high.”

It’s not just hormones that explain teen behavior. Environment and social interaction play a role, too.

Explore the concept of “mind uploading”. How would something like a mind upload really work?

Learn about the impacts that child poverty has on the developing brain with data from the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and public health epidemiology.

AI programs assist clinicians in surfacing signs of depression through patient data.

Access a list of more than 400 neurological disorders from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Summaries give symptom descriptions, treatment options, and prognosis, along with information about ongoing research on causes, diagnosis, and potential therapies. Contact information for related professional and health organizations is also featured.

Not only does exercise help us maintain a healthy weight and heart, it can also support brain function and mental health.

Neuroscientists are exploring the source of the brain benefits behind habitual meditative practices.