When a neuroscientist began studying meditation, she expected to measure temporary mental states—not structural changes in the brain itself. What her team discovered shocked the scientific community.

A one-week mind-body retreat led to consistent changes in the brain and at the molecular level that were associated with ...

In the not-so-distant past, mental health and brain science were considered separate realms—psychologists focused on thoughts and feelings, while neurologists mapped synapses and studied neurons. But ...

This is the third (of four) posts on the surprising, poorly appreciated presence of cryptic suffering under the pram cover, the umbrella term of "Post-COVID." For more than a few of us, our bawling ...

A growing number of companies are finally moving past bowls of free snacks and coffee and are opting for brain health strategies that actually fit the chaos of modern work. Dr. Romie Mushtaq, a ...

You don’t need a fancy journal or a background in meditation to start being more mindful. What you do need is a little curiosity, a pen, and a few quiet minutes. Mindfulness journaling isn’t a trend ...

Key Takeaways Dualism holds that the mind and body are separate, with mental experiences not fully explained by physical processes alone.René Descartes popularized dualism by arguing the mind is ...

Sponsored FOY Mindfulness & Resilience: Keys to Better Brain Health James Galvin, M.D., Founding Director of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Comprehensive Center for Brain Health, ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. The biggest myth about mindfulness is that it’s a luxury. Something you get around to once the emails are answered, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Neuroscientists tell us that “Brain Rot” is becoming a trend ...

Earlier this week the results of a study were published showing that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can strengthen connections in the brains of people suffering from psychosis, and that these ...