Mind blanking isn’t daydreaming. It's something more akin to meditation — but not quite the same. On any given day, your ...

Scientists argue that blanking out is its own state of consciousness, distinct from having your mind wander off.

Two major studies from Harvard and MIT uncover a surprising link between the immune system and the brain, revealing how ...

Neurons—the nerve cells responsible for transmitting electrical and chemical signals throughout the body—are organized in tissue, tending to cluster together in groups according to how they function.

In a new study, researchers have found that mice can instinctively exhibit rescue-like behavior toward anesthetized ...

A new study suggests that fear and the immune system are connected in previously unknown ways. Researchers found that the immune system can influence stress and fear behaviors by changing how brain ...

Does the voice in your head tend to be negative, overly critical, and constantly tearing you down? Explore the power of self-talk and how you can shift the narrative.

Flying affects your brain and senses-changing how you taste food, process emotions, and feel alcohol. Here's what happens to ...

A new study reveals that chronic stress activates immune cells that travel to the brain, amplify inflammation, and heighten ...

Mass General Brigham researchers found that interactions between immune and brain cells drive fear responses, but treatment ...

When you focus on the message, and not the delivery, you transform your brain’s response—and train yourself how to get the most from negative feedback.