What secrets does the human brain hide? Latest discoveries in neuroscience & cognitive science and unbelievable facts about the human brain
What is conversion disorder? Ever heard of conversion disorder? Neither had I, but for the people who suffer from it, the symptoms can be extremely confusing and debilitating. Conversion disorder, also known as functional neurological symptom disorder, is a condition where mental stresses and worries, in other words, psychological factors,…
If you start taking power naps daily, you will feel more productive, energetic, healthy and even more creative, new studies suggest. The idea of being a stressed workaholic has been glamorised by the media, placing importance on having endless to-do lists and a frantic workspace as being the pinnacle of…
It seems that silence is essential to every human being as it has some incredible benefits for the human brain. We live in an increasingly noisy world. I was thinking about this while sitting outside in the backyard writing this article. It came from the highway a few blocks away,…
That's what we say when earworm songs are coming back in our mind: “I don’t want to hear it! I mean it, don’t say it! Don’t, please!!” But it’s too late. My best friend just shared the song that’s been stuck in his head. He even sang a few verses…
Suppressing emotions is something that all of us, at some level, are accustomed to doing. It could be for any number of reasons – it shows weakness, gives us a sense of control or quite simply, we feel nobody would understand or care. While all of these reasons are completely…
Sleepwalking can be a scary thing for everybody concerned. People don’t expect their family members to go wandering around the house at night, eat from the fridge, or evening going for drives – at least, not while they’re asleep. Many might even call it creepy. And obviously, that must go…
Mood disorders and mental imperfections may stem from high intelligence and natural talent. The cost of intelligence, rumour has it, is insanity. Well, not exactly, but I got your attention so listen. First of all, I hope you don’t take offense of my use words like, ‘madness’ or ‘lunacy’. If…
When you try to speak another language as an adult, it's a truly challenging and beneficial task for your brain, research shows. Have your travels taken you to a foreign country where you were unable to communicate with others because you didn’t know their language? Yet even the thought of…