Brain : Science World Report

Apr 29, 2014 12:22 PM EDT

New Model Sheds Light on Traumatic Brain Injuries in Sports

Sports-related brain injuries are a huge issue in football and other high-contact sports. Now, a new study has provided some insight into the behavioral damage caused by repeated blows to the head.

Apr 25, 2014 02:44 PM EDT

Half of Homeless Men Suffered from Traumatic Brain Injury

A recent study reveals a connection between homelessness and traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Apr 24, 2014 04:14 PM EDT

'Creative Footing': Why Walking may Stimulate Cognitive Control of Imagination

If you're an innovative individual, a recent study suggests that taking a walk could help get the creative juices flowing.

Apr 23, 2014 10:22 PM EDT

Education is Key in Recovery for Brain Injuries

A recent study shows that education may play a critical role in the recovery of those who suffered from moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries.

Apr 18, 2014 12:01 PM EDT

Brain Distractions: Genetic, Environmental Factors Play a Role

A new brain-related discovery could potentially revolutionize the way doctor's treat attention-deficit disorders.

Mar 20, 2014 01:25 PM EDT

Protective Brain Molecule Could Fight Alzheimer's Disease and Save Cognitive Function

The cause for Alzheimer’s disease is still unknown, but researchers have been looking for ways to maintain a healthy brain to prevent the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. from affecting one of the body’s most vital organs.

Mar 12, 2014 02:24 PM EDT

Could Brain Response to Chronic Pain Improve Treatment in the Future?

Chronic pain affects one-third of people in the United States. The most common treatments include medications, acupuncture, local electrical stimulation, and brain stimulation, but there is nothing to permanently rid the ongoing discomfort.

Mar 05, 2014 01:52 PM EST

Insomnia Patients’ Brains May Have More Plasticity Than Normal Sleepers

Insomnia is described as "waking up not feeling restored or refreshed," and it is the most common sleep disorder among Americans. Now, though, it turns out that those with insomnia may have brains with more plasticity than normal sleepers.

Feb 28, 2014 05:13 PM EST

Human Brain Functions: Different Types of Memory Processes and What They Mean

There are five different types of memory that contribute to our short-term and long-term memory capabilities. They incorporate actions, feelings, experiences, recollections, common knowledge, and consciousness.

Feb 27, 2014 09:18 PM EST

New Brain Cancer Drugs to Target Different Area in Patients

Nearly 14,000 Americans are diagnosed with brain cancer annually. One of the world’s deadliest cancers is under extensive research because the current treatments have proven to be minimally effective.

Feb 27, 2014 12:33 PM EST

Recognition of Social Suffering through Brain Circuits

Social exclusion can always be a difficult thing to deal with at any age. What many of us don't realize is that the pain from this problem often signals dangerous stimuli-both internal and external-that guide our behavior, with the ultimate goal to get away from the negative issue and recover. The s...

Feb 26, 2014 02:09 PM EST

Episodic Memory: Brain Functions and Processes Revealed

Have you ever shared an experience with someone, only to have each of you recall it differently? This occurrence is a result of episodic memory, which is a person’s unique memory of a specific event.