Scientists hope it could be used to reconstruct a person’s inner thoughts, mental images or even their dreams.

We talk about “changing minds” or “losing our mind” as if the mind is separate from the brain. But is it? Where does the mind come from, and how does it actually work? When you try to describe the ...

Mind blanking is a natural occurrence that can interfere with key areas of life. It may occur due to stress, fatigue, or overwhelming pressure. Learning how to manage these stressors may decrease mind ...

Findings from observational studies suggest that dietary patterns may offer protective benefits against cognitive decline, but data from clinical trials are limited. The Mediterranean–DASH ...

We ask Jimmy Akin, apologist and host of Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World, whether there is a Catholic way to understand the mind. Jimmy reviews some of the current thinking about what the mind is, and ...

We’ve all been there. You’re slouched in a meeting or a classroom, supposedly paying attention, but your mind has long since wandered off, churning out lists of all the things you need to do—or that ...

Is letting our minds wander good for us or not? New research uses EEG to trace brain wave patterns when our minds wander. When the Pixies released their hit song “Where Is My Mind” in 1988, they could ...

Picture a reality where nothing is pictured. Psychology reveals what life looks like for someone with aphantasia. When someone prompts you to imagine a sunset, you can likely picture the bright ...

We look at simple techniques to relieve stress and give your brain a break. During high stress, we may feel our minds racing with ruminating thoughts. Pressure from work, relationship issues with your ...