Engaging in creative pursuits could wind back the clock and delay cognitive decline, potentially leading to better memory, ...

For Martin Schrimpf, the promise of artificial intelligence is not in the tasks it can accomplish. It’s in what AI might reveal about human intelligence. He is working to build a “digital twin” of the ...

In a fast-paced digital world, always-on notifications and multitasking often result in what’s been described as ‘popcorn brain’. This creates a state of restlessness and mental distraction. Discover ...

Challenging yourself to do new things can be a scary prospect. Uncertainty gives us a feeling of being out of control, untethered by habit or routine. The result is fear. But taking bold steps in the ...

Neuralink patient Nick Wray demonstrates how the brain chip lets him control a robot arm to take a drink from a cup. A Neuralink brain chip patient is now controlling a robot arm with his mind. On ...

A mother and daughter attend a program for adults with dementia at their home in District Heights on June 30. (Amanda Voisard/The Washington Post) You’re reading The Checkup With Dr. Wen, a newsletter ...