Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and ...

Children across America are struggling to focus. Teachers report shorter attention spans, while parents watch their kids battle distractions. Academic performance continues to decline despite endless ...

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A study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai shows that exposure to lead during pregnancy and early childhood may accelerate the rate at which children forget ...

Working more than 40 hours a week isn't just tiring; it is actively harming your brain and body. Newsweek spoke to experts in psychiatry and workplace wellness about the risk of health issues and ...

Bedtime stories and songs boost children's memory and brain power. Research shows these routines improve language skills and cognitive abilities. They activate brain areas for memory and reduce stress ...

A UNF student discusses the effects of chronic stress on the brain, with suggestions for personal management and community response.