Put your thinking cap on, people often hear — after all that’s what our brain is for and what many are paid to do. But a new study finds...

Some foods are better than others at boosting memory and cognition. While it probably isn’t surprising that a not-so-healthy diet isn’t...

Some healthy habits require a lot of discipline and commitment—we’re looking at you, strength training and healthy diet. But some feel...

What to think about before getting a pet Having a pet is usually a multiyear responsibility. Here are a few questions to ask yourself...

Lack of Sleep First, it’s harder to recall things when you haven’t slept. Second, sleep strengthens the bonds between brain cells that...

Are you really what you eat? Decades of research back up the saying that you are what you eat and support the important health effects of...

Repay Your Debt The lack of enough sleep over time can result in a sleep debt. This is the difference between the amount of sleep you...

“I should stop.” Have you ever said those words to yourself as you scrolled through one depressing social post after another? Maybe you...

As millions of Americans contend with extreme heat across much of the country, experts tell ABC News that continued exposure to high...

When a bad dream isn’t to blame, consider one of these less obvious reasons you can’t sleep through the night. Why you wake up in the...

You don't have to be a trivia buff to be great at remembering things. Monica Thieu, a four-time Jeopardy! contestant and winner of the...

You only use 10 percent of your brain. Your memory declines with age. Alcohol kills brain cells. These and other myths, debunked. Brain...

Keyboards still have a place, but if you want to retain information, grab a pen. Want to remember something? Don’t type it out—write it...

You Miss Out on Sleep You do a few things you know you shouldn’t -- we all do. But some of those bad habits can take a toll on your...

Stress is an an unavoidable fact of life. And some of it is actually good for us, helping us develop resilience and fueling motivation...

Any behavior or action you engage in regularly counts as a habit — from having coffee as soon as you get to the office to brushing your...

Uncontrolled ringing, buzzing, or whooshing in your ear can seriously interfere with your quality of life. Just ask Jeff Grace, who has...

Your messy house could be raising your blood pressure, spiking your stress hormones, and expanding your waistline. To get healthy, get...

From vegetables and legumes to fish and fresh herbs, Mediterranean ingredients provide a wide array of health benefits, and the...

Some healthy habits require a lot of discipline and commitment—we’re looking at you, strength training and healthy diet. But some feel...