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October saw several universities launch major initiatives in brain science and neurological research, often with the help of new private gifts to underwrite their efforts. Here are summaries of the ...

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Older adults who leave the workforce may experience cognitive decline, according to a recent study. Experts say the healthiest version of FIRE, which is short for "financial independence, retire early ...

Love can vanish overnight, but the emotional sting has a way of lingering far longer than we would like. If you have ever ...