The Cerebellum: More than Movement
The cerebellum does far more than control balance. Learn how this small brain region shapes learning, attention, and emotional regulation. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal Introduction Hidden at the…
People Who Are Good at Reading Have Different Brains
Reading can change the brain. By Mikael RollProfessor of PhoneticsLund University The number of people who read for fun appears to be steadily dropping. Fifty percent of UK adults say they…
Drink Your Beets
Among the plethora of supplements that promise athletes an advantage, a natural juice gains traction as an evidence-based boost. By Rodrigo Pérez OrtegaScience journalist and staff writer Introduction Carnitine, chromium, anabolic…
Salt Taste Is Surprisingly Mysterious
Too much sodium is bad, but so is too little — no wonder the body has two sensing mechanisms. By Amber DanceFreelance science journalist Introduction We’ve all heard of the five…
Gut Feelings
The same taste receptors found on the tongue are in the stomach, intestines and elsewhere, too. What are they doing there? Well, a lot. By Bob HolmesScience Writer Introduction Every November,…
Are Our Thoughts ‘Real’? Here’s What Philosophy Says
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,…
Diet Can Influence Mood, Behavior and More – A Neuroscientist Explains
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…
How our Body Clocks Affect our Mental and Physical Performance
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…
What is déjà vu? Psychologists are Exploring this Creepy Feeling of Having Already Lived Through an Experience Before
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…
How Biology Prepares Us for Love and Connection
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…
