What secrets does the human brain hide? Latest discoveries in neuroscience & cognitive science and unbelievable facts about the human brain
When you think of mind control techniques, do you envisage some shady government agent in an unknown location, using dodgy methods for evil manipulation? It appears that this is quite a common first reaction. The truth, in fact, is a lot more subtle, and disturbing. The mass media have been…
Many of us try to keep our minds sharp by doing puzzles and learning new things. But some of the other things we do might lower IQ. Read on to find out how you may be sabotaging your own intelligence. Research has found that the following things and habits lower…
By recognizing the early signs of Alzheimer's, you have a chance to help your loved ones who are at risk and give them an opportunity to live a normal life. Alzheimer's disease affects nearly 47 million people all over the world. These numbers are enough to bring forth the grim…
What happens to the brain during the different stages of sleep? The answer to this question will take you closer to understanding how the amazing brains of humans work. Sleep is boring, right? Well, yes and no. On the one hand, you close your eyes, everything goes black and then…
Information overload takes place when we are exposed to too much irrelevant information. This leads to an unnecessary overstimulation of the brain. It is no longer a secret that the human brain is amazing and has an unmatchable power that continues to keep scientists and neurologists interested. But with the…
Nightmares have come and gone since childhood, being more prevalent during the early years and less common in adults. Night terrors in the adult age generally spring from some underlying problem or even a health concern. As a child, nightmares were a common experience. They came from simple experiences most…
You may be surprised to learn that solar storms can affect your emotional health and consciousness. However, scientific studies confirm the link between solar activity and our physical and emotional wellbeing. A solar storm or eruption is a massive explosion in the Sun's atmosphere, which can release even more than…
Improving your cognitive skills can make you more successful and happier. It can even make your relationships better and reduce your risk of dementia. So why not give these tips to improve your cognitive abilities a go? Our cognitive abilities are not fixed. While some of our intelligence is down…