What secrets does the human brain hide? Latest discoveries in neuroscience & cognitive science and unbelievable facts about the human brain

4 Things That Make the Introverted Brain Different from the Extroverted One

Research suggests there are key differences between the extroverted and introverted brain. Have you ever wondered why introverts and extroverts are so different? If you are an introvert, chances are that while you enjoy the company of others at times, you find too much social interaction tiring. I know I…

7 Special Talents Introverts Didn’t Know They Had

When we think of introverts, we don’t generally think of special talents. Skills and talents are usually the realm of the extrovert. If we’re going to be honest, being an introvert in an extrovert’s world has a number of crippling disadvantages. Life is spent trying to justify an explain away…

Piano Players Have Unique and Beautiful Brains – Here Is Why

Piano players are aliens. They are set apart with brains which operate in a whole other way. I’m not saying they’re geniuses or freaks. They're just unique. I guess I’m getting a little egotistical writing this because I play the piano. I’ve practiced this instrument from childhood, and I hated…

Generalized Anxiety Disorder: 7 Personality Traits That Could Be Hiding Behind It

There's a recipe for generalized anxiety disorder. Just a bit of this and a bit of that, and your anxious meal is complete. Me worry? Why of course not, I just have uncontrollable bouts of hysterical concern, that’s all. I just rage against logic depending on the dramatic scenario in…

4 Unusual Signs Of Intelligence That Show You Might Be Smarter Than Average

If you think you are smart, you might want to take an IQ test to prove it. However, science has recently discovered a few rather unusual signs of intelligence that you probably haven’t even considered. These 4 unusual signs of intelligence are... 1. You're politically liberal. Smart people tend to…

4 Types of Depression Revealed from Over a Thousand Brain Scans

There are not 1, but 4 types of depression ranging from insomnia to anxiety. Results were revealed through 1,100 brain scans. “I am depressed. It’s just a long-term bout of sadness which may or may not pass. It’s a simple disease, really, one which is known for its incredibly dark…

10 Reasons Why Highly Intelligent People Have Poor Social Skills

Do you suspect that you're more intelligent than most people, while others assume that you're dumb or slow because of a lack of social skills? It can be really frustrating when people think there's something deficient about you because you're not as glib and superficially quick-witted as they are. You're…

High Functioning Anxiety: 7 Signs That Someone Is Suffering

I'm high functioning anxiety, and I am your worst nightmare. No, really, I am. I guess that makes a cute status on a social site, but the statement is true. Anxiety is a condition that can be much worse than depression, mania or obsessive-compulsive disorder, all wrapped into one. Yes,…