From Sylvia Plath to Jack Kerouac, these writers inspired the likes of David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Lana Del Rey and The Beatles ...

Music is everywhere and a constant part of human life. And it is a powerful force in the brain that can be used for relaxation and so much more. At first in the brain, music is simply soundwaves ...

What Is White Matter Disease? White matter disease is the wearing away of tissue in the largest and deepest part of your brain. The loss of white matter function has a number of causes ...

You might be familiar with a sensation called "brain zaps," or sensory disturbances that feel like electric shocks inside the brain. This symptom can occur after you skip or stop antidepressants ...

But scientists have long assumed that bacteria can’t survive in the human brain. The powerful blood-brain barrier, the thinking goes, keeps the organ mostly free from outside invaders.

A previous Danish study found listening to slow and steady music slows down food intake, with the authors saying music tempo could be a “contextual cue” to a person’s brain which ...

For long-term brain health, older adults might want to ... Mentally stimulating behaviors, such as reading, listening to music, praying, crafting and playing a musical instrument — as well ...

The cells in the area are also connected with metabolism, suggesting a connection between diet and brain health. Scientists at the Allen Institute have identified specific cell types in the brain ...