The ability to imagine -- to play pretend -- has long been thought to be unique to humans. A new study suggests certain apes may be able to as well.

Parkinson's disease does more than cause tremors and trouble walking. It can also affect sleep, smell, digestion and even thinking. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports on new research suggesting that's because ...

Fox News' Steve Doocy reports on a new American Psychological Association study that found grandparents who provide childcare score higher on memory and verbal fluency tests, slowing age-related ...

What began as a surprising experiment with cell phone-like signals has led to a promising new approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease. Follow the decades-long research journey behind a head cap ...

Source: Amy/Pixabay It goes without saying (recognizing I’m about to say it…) that sleep is important. Sleep is a basic requirement for life and is the cornerstone of physical and mental health, ...

Cognitive dissonance is everywhere — but it’s not well understood. When we’re aware of it, it can be a powerful motivator for behavioral change and enhance insight. When we're not, it can cause us to ...

Introduction: Reliable handover mechanisms are vital for ensuring seamless connectivity in cognitive radio networks (CRNs). The challenge becomes more complex when the upper limit of allowable users ...

Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people... Want to keep your brain from aging? Try a ...

Abstract: To address the increasing demand for sensors and their applications, cognitive radio (CR) technology has been integrated into sensors, leading to the development of cognitive wireless sensor ...