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Brain waves are a measurement of neural activity in our brain. Our brains produce several types of waves, so why are scientists and psychologists so interested in theta waves? Before we delve into theta waves, let’s quickly explore the five types of brainwaves. When we perform certain actions the neurons…
Today, we will talk about the remarkable effects music has on our brain and how different music genres can help us in our daily activities. You all know that listening to music helps you. Whether it is a loud upbeat track that you listen to while jogging or a Beyoncé…
While THC used to be all the rage, both scientists and consumers worldwide have become extremely intrigued by the effects CBD has on the brain and the body for a number of great reasons. For instance, CBD’s side effects are not nearly as worrying as THC’s. But, let’s not get…
It’s little wonder that we have so many unanswered questions about the human mind. Our minds are the most powerful computers in the world. They encase not only a whole personality but also run every part of the body. All this allows us to move around and feel emotions. Yet,…
Have you ever wondered how dreams work and why we have them? This and other questions about dreams have been a source of wonder for ages. Sigmund Freud, the father of modern psychology, was convinced that dreams were an expression of unfulfilled fantasies. More pragmatic theorists after him saw dreams…
Are there really healing frequencies that can affect our minds and bodies or is it just a bunch of hippy mumbo jumbo? Actually, the way that healing frequencies work is very much based on science and it has to do with how the brain operates. So what do we mean…
Have you ever wondered why you get wrinkled fingertips if you are in the water for long periods of time? It’s actually a neat evolutionary quirk, developed over time, designed to enable us to survive. So how does it work? Why do our fingertips get wrinkled when in water? Not…
It’s that age-old question – how did we get here? Theories of evolution can help us understand our origins. And yes, there are controversial ones. Whether you believe it or not, I would imagine that the majority of us have heard of Darwin’s theory of evolution. Darwin believed in natural…
