The part of the brain affected by the event seems to make a difference, researchers find
It may temporarily boost mental skills used while performing colonoscopy, researchers say
With chess players, other variables -- like memory, high IQ -- might separate the good from the great
Study documents persistent skill deficits two years after moderate or severe trauma
Findings are important for musicians, performers, teachers, researchers say
Rats given a marijuana-like drug showed disrupted communications between brain regions, or 'cognitive chaos'
But exercise can help counteract this deterioration, study suggests
Traveling west to east? Blame your brain for the added disruption
In humans, the brain seems to react to other people's sensations, researchers say
American Academy of Neurology has updated recommendations for treating essential tremor
Changes in test scores were reflected in changes in certain brain areas, scientists say
Finding could explain why some people are more social than others, researchers say
Even 'educational' programming is less healthy than independent play, experts say
American Academy of Neurology Foundation marks 20th anniversary with call for research support
Doctors already track GFAP levels to measure brain injury in adults
Almost half of patients are seizure-free 10 years later, study finds
British study found growth rate of the cortex predicted scores on intelligence tests
Yet, it's already in wide use, experts note
Patients who crossed their legs within 15 days functioned better a year later, study shows
All areas of brain activate when playing games, study finds
Increased awareness of traumatic brain injury may be driving this trend, researchers say
Study suggests it might be a predictor, but one expert says more research is needed
Those lacking structural fold in front of the brain were more likely to have faulty recollections
Students who improve their sleep habits may improve their academic performance, researchers say
Intensive-care stressors range from diaper changes to invasive procedures
Study suggests changes in chromosomes may account for some cases, especially in older fathers
Older teens faster at math, vocabulary and problem-solving than younger ones, study shows
Post-op changes in cerebral spinal fluid may indicate progression of brain disease, experts say
The purpose of yawning is hotly debated, but new study suggests people yawn to cool the brain
Life experiences of young adulthood, such as going to college and starting careers, may drive the changes, researchers say
More study needed to see if rhythm and formulaic phrases could lead to improved speech therapies
The protein kills nerve cells in the nose, animal study finds
Sixty percent of volunteers became more 'open' -- and stayed that way for more than a year
Body seems to use brain's downtime to clear away disease-related material, researchers say
But the rate of increase has slowed considerably since 1990s, study authors note
Deficiency may affect thinking skills, but not enough evidence to advise supplements, experts say
Using MRI scans and computers, they interpreted brain patterns as people watched film trailers
Those who light up have more problems remembering tasks, small study suggests
Studies find benefits at 14 months and about 10 years
Finding might explain why overweight people stay that way, researchers suggest
Stress, hunger trigger fluctuating levels of the hormone serotonin in the brain, scans show
It damages very areas critical to quitting drinking, research shows
Brains scans show that for some vets, the disorder may have gotten worse
Shape of ancient fossil consistent with gradual reorganization in frontal brain, researchers say
Brain flexibility lasts longer when more than one language is spoken at home, research shows
Vets with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures may go 5 years without diagnosis, researchers say
Gray matter is organized differently, researchers find
But current technology does not pick up microscopic abnormalities, researcher says
Brain scans found evidence of possible PTSD dissipated 18 months after service
Those experiencing mental decline may have the most trouble sorting through the options