René Descartes said the only thing we can be certain about is that we think. But what is the nature of thoughts? Philosophers have pondered this for centuries. By Dr. Sam BaronAssociate Professor,…
Diets high in fat, sugar and processed foods are associated with higher calorie intake, poorer memory and lower cognitive function. By Dr. Monica DusAssociate Professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology University of Michigan Introduction During the…
The old saying ‘the early bird catches the worm’ might be especially fitting when it comes to peak mental and physical performance. By Dr. Elise Facer-ChildsResearch fellow in sleep, circadian rhythms and neuroimagingMonash University…
While people have wondered about déjà vu for a long time, only recently have scientists started experimentally investigating what might trigger it. By Dr. Anne ClearyProfessor of Cognitive PsychologyColorado State University Introduction Have you…
Our brains and bodies are wired for empathy, cooperation, generosity, and connection. By Dr. Summer AllenScience writer and editor Introduction Humans are social creatures with a propensity to connect with others…
At the most basic level, the brain releases a cocktail of chemicals. But there’s more to it than that. By Dr. Theresa LarkinAssociate professor of Medical SciencesUniversity of Wollongong By Dr.…
This challenging phase of life may get a bad rap, but it’s also full of opportunity. A developmental neuroscientist shares what she’s learned from studies on young people’s risk-taking behavior,…
With fall almost upon us, there’s a lot we can learn from the changing season. By Dr. Samer ZakyResearch Assistant Professor in Oral and Craniofacial SciencesUniversity of Pittsburgh Introduction I was launched as one and ended up…
Some believe psychedelic drugs could be the fast track to happiness – and new mental health research seems to suggest these compounds do have positive effects. Kate Wilkinson tracks down…
Although you get your fatty acid levels routinely checked at the doctor’s, rarely do clinicians and researchers consider the effects of their potentially harmful byproducts. By Eyleen Jorgelina O’RourkeAssociate Professor of Biology and Cell BiologyUniversity of Virginia…
