A new study links repetitive negative thinking (RNT) to poorer cognitive function in older Chinese adults, raising questions about how certain thought patterns may impact brain health.

If you've been on social media lately—perhaps scrolling in the middle of the night, when you know you shouldn't but you just ...

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term form of psychotherapy based on the idea that the way someone thinks and feels affects the way he or she behaves. CBT aims to help clients resolve ...

"People spend up to 50% of their waking hours involuntarily thinking about task-unrelated topics (e.g., mind-wandering)," Marta Migó, first author of the paper, told Medical Xpress.

A new MIT study finds ChatGPT can weaken memory and critical thinking skills over time, raising red flags for educators and ...

When the brain is under pressure, certain neural signals begin to move in sync – much like a well-rehearsed orchestra. A new ...

Left-handed individuals, comprising approximately 10% of the global population, navigate the world with distinct cognitive patterns that shape their approach to daily life.While handedness might ...

A major study suggests that smoking could be one of the most powerful lifestyle habits affecting how quickly our thinking skills decline with age. The research, led by scientists at University College ...

AI is obviating the need for certain cognitive processes as it reshapes how students, workers, and artists write, design, and decide.