"A really big question that, at least I ask myself, is, 'How do we become who we are?'" University of Virginia psychology ...

There is increasing evidence to suggest that symbolic and abstract thought may have deep evolutionary roots and was not exclusive to modern humans.

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Staying fit is one of the best ways to lower the risk of dementia — even for those with a genetic predisposition to the condition.

Dementia risk has been linked to air pollution exposure — particularly PM2.5 exposure — through a growing body of medical research.

The first participants in an international clinical trial aimed at preventing Alzheimer’s disease in young adults at high ...

The Cognitive Psychology PhD program offers an exceptional, research-intensive training environment for students interested in understanding how the mind works. The program faculty are nationally and ...

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The University of Texas at Tyler received a $2 million gift from the Byers Family Foundation to help establish a center for ...

Search engines, GPS maps and other tech can alter our ability to learn and remember. Now scientists are working out what AI ...