Hemispatial neglect — the loss of awareness of one side of the body — is common in stroke victims.

Theory of mind is your ability to infer and understand other people’s thoughts, desires, and beliefs — no telepathic superpowers required.

Believing a treatment will work can change how you respond to it — even when it’s fake.

A rebound in psychedelics research questions whether their clinical use can impact neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Dopamine works as a crucial messenger in our brains, with imbalances causing a variety of brain disorders.

Specialized cells in the inner ear turn vibrations in the air into what we perceive as sound. However, over time or after prolonged exposure to loud noises, these cells can become damaged and die, leading to hearing loss.

The brain stores memories by changing how neurons talk to each other.

We sense a lot about our environment but are only conscious of some of it. One theory, the global workspace theory, attempts to explain how the brain decides what to pay attention to.

Conspiracy theories take advantage of our pattern-seeking brains by grabbing attention, triggering strong emotions, and giving meaning to random events.

An intense bout of exercise can improve mood and create a sense of euphoria — an effect popularly known as the “runner’s high.”