The Human Brain
Knowing about your brain can help you appreciate all it does for you--and it can help you understand the benefits of taking care of it. Browse the resources below to learn more about how your brain works, and some things you can do to keep it in shape.
How much do you know about how your brain works? Find out in Facts & Myths!
Supplement your brain training with everyday habits that are good for your brain—from physical exercise to brushing your teeth with your other hand.
Brain plasticity is the basis of brain fitness training. Learn more about it to make informed decisions about your brain health.
Discover how you use the many forms of memory over the course of a day—and about memory loss and memory improvement.
Many conditions give rise to cognitive decline. Some have an obvious connection, like traumatic brain injury, but others are less expected. Learn about some of these conditions.
Check out our collection of images on brain anatomy, the visual system, and the auditory system.
Read synopses of our recommended books on brain development, plasticity, and related topics.
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