What secrets does the human brain hide? Latest discoveries in neuroscience & cognitive science and unbelievable facts about the human brain
Strange things work wonders in your brain. You would know that activities like exercise, meditation, and reading do your mind a lot of good. But strange things may play a part in its good health as well. These oddities may take you by surprise. Why all the fuss over the…
There are many symptoms of cognitive decline which show that your brain is actually slowing down. It can happen at any age or for any number of reasons. Determining whether your brain is functioning properly or not might be a bit confusing, but you should pay attention to certain kinds of…
You've probably experienced embarrassing moments because of short-term memory loss. It's awkward when you can't remember someone's name when you met only ten minutes earlier. It's also frustrating to find the keys that you put away only five minutes before. You can avoid these situations if you know what causes…
Is there a possibility that you can turn off your anxiety? The part of the brain called the amygdala can function like a power switch for anxiety, studies show. Most people like to think that depression is a sadness, but in reality, it is about a terrible emotional pain that includes…
Overthinking is a part of life that many people have to deal with on a regular basis, and a lot of those find this constant over-analysis to be a hindrance. Classically, the process of overthinking has been considered negative for a myriad of reasons, but that doesn't necessarily mean the…
Why do we have repressed memories? Could it be that some experiences are just too painful that our minds seek to protect us by shutting them down? Experts believe that there is a common thread with repressed memories. When intense stress or trauma gets too severe, actual neurological changes happen…
When someone shows kindness or fairness, some or even most people try to take advantage of them, a recent study has found. One common goal that we all tend to have in life is the desire to achieve and succeed. Although this may seem like a great goal for all…
So, you’re scared… Is that a gut feeling or an irrational fear? Sometimes it can be so hard to distinguish what’s real from imaginary. Since I live a life filled with anxious feelings and clouded perspectives, I find it increasingly hard to distinguish between a gut feeling of fear and…
