Research found that participants who were experts in this pastime showed "differences in both brain structure and brain ...

A new study in expert birders suggests that becoming an expert in a given field could help slow down cognitive decline.

Research shows that as individuals learn and acquire a new skill, their brain structure and activity changes. But how do more ...

A Canadian study examines how developing expertise in the hobby strengthens cognition tied to working memory and other skills ...

A new study reveals that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder actually consists of at least two distinct structural brain subtypes, each with unique physical characteristics and behavioral ...

Young adults experiencing high levels of social anxiety show distinct patterns of heightened activity and altered communication in the visual centers of their brains. Recognizing these early ...

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a hidden "movement map" deep within the brain—a discovery that could help surgeons ...

A new study has found that psychopaths show structural changes in particular areas of the brain that deal with things like impulse control and emotional regulation. This improved understanding may ...

Researchers challenge the "efficiency" theory of the brain, showing that neurons become more coordinated and share more information as learning occurs.