prefrontal cortex

Why teenagers indulge in risk-taking behaviour

If you find your teenage son indulging in alcohol or drugs, do not just blame his peers. A specific imbalance in the functioning of his brain may put him at risk-taking behaviour risk, a study has found.

Oct 18, 2016, 17:13 PM IST

Cannabis use during pregnancy may harm baby's brain!

Prefrontal cortex is a region of the brain which controls memory, complex cognition, decision-making, and is linked to a person's personality.

Jun 21, 2016, 14:06 PM IST

Do workouts to keep your brain young

The secret to a younger brain may lie in exercising your body, according to recent research.

Oct 24, 2015, 09:15 AM IST

Pain: It`s all in your head

New research might finally provide a new direction for research seeking to help patients suffering from neuropathic pain.

Oct 10, 2015, 10:50 AM IST