Scientists have discovered five major stages of human brain development, with the 'adult mode' not commencing until the early ...

Cambridge neuroscientists discover five distinct stages of brain development from birth to 90, revealing key turning points ...

The body's control organ undergoes four major transitions during a lifetime, with 'adolescence' lasting more than two decades ...

When a baby enters the world, their brain contains billions of neurons awaiting connection. The first 1,000 days of life, from conception to age two, represent a critical period where over 85% of ...

Early adult general cognitive ability (GCA) -- the diverse set of skills involved in thinking, such as reasoning, memory and perception -- is a stronger predictor of cognitive function and reserve ...

A new study has revealed encouraging findings about cognitive growth and development in adults with non-specific intellectual ...

New research indicates that identifying children as having high cognitive ability at a young age is often an unreliable ...

The capability to reflect on their own mental state and that of others continues to develop throughout adolescence, with mentalizing scores varying by gender and personality traits, according to a new ...

While research has shown that poor cardiovascular health can damage blood flow to the brain increasing the risk for dementia, a new study indicates that poor mental health may also take its toll on ...