USC-led study of patients with epilepsy shows how making new neurons benefits cognition in adults. Why do adults make new brain cells? A new study published in Cell Stem Cell provides the first ...

We found that new neurons in the adult brain are linked to reduced cognitive decline—particularly in verbal learning, or learning by listening to others. Researchers know that new neurons contribute ...

Before the age of 1, J.C. could hum Brahms’ lullaby and the theme from "Jeopardy." At 2, he could name the U.S. presidents in order and recognize their faces. A month before he turned 5, he was at a ...

Postmenopausal women had better improvement in verbal learning and memory after receiving treatment with testosterone gel, compared with women who received sham treatment with a placebo, a new study ...

Communication is an essential aspect of a functional workplace. Good communication keeps employees cooperating rather than inadvertently duplicating their efforts or working at cross purposes. Knowing ...

Recently, vice presidential candidate Tim Walz and his wife Gwen shared with People magazine that their son has a non-verbal learning disability (NVLD). What does that mean? From the name, you’d think ...

Claire Gillespie is an experienced health and wellness writer. Her work appears across several publications including SELF, Women’s Health, Health, Vice, Headspace, and The Washington Post. NVLD ...

After Gov. Tim Walz accepted his vice-presidential nomination, his 17-year-old son Gus's appearance at the Democratic National Convention has sparked more discussions about non-verbal learning ...