Did you know that a psychological diagnosis like ADHD can also mean that you can do certain tasks even better than others? An Apollo synthetic diamond. Image by
Using cannabis is fairly ‘normal’ in the Netherlands and some other countries, but how does overuse affect our brain and behaviour? A marijuana-tobacco joint. Image by Monotoom (own work)
Astrology, homeopathy or acupuncture are all examples of “pseudo-science”. How is pseudo-science different from science, and do you believe in it? Zodiac clock at St. Mark’s Square in
Women are twice as likely to develop posttraumatic stress than men. It is not exactly clear yet why, but the female sex hormone, estrogen, appears to play a
The ‘Nijmegse Vierdagsefeesten’ just started. Thousands will enjoy many drinks but hopefully not to the point of memory loss. How does alcohol affect your memory? Image from Wikipedia
Spring has arrived. The terraces are filling up and people are happily enjoying themselves, because: the sun is shining! So how does the sun make us happy? A
Pain is uncomfortable, and we’d all like to avoid it. But before you reach for the pain killers, why don’t you try relieving pain with your mind? Image
Did you think scientists understood how drunkenness arose? Nothing is less true! The effect of alcohol on the brain appears virtually impossible to replicate in the lab. Shelves
Psychopaths like Hannibal Lecter, typically show increased calculated and goal-directed aggressive behavior. Interestingly, this goal-directed aggression is not the whole story. Image by Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1580537. The actor
Most people, at some point, deal with symptoms from psychological disorders. To cope, we usually choose medication and/ or therapy, but their effects on the brain greatly differ… A drawing
Turning specific brain areas ON and OFF for the treatment of depression, sounds as mechanic as handling a thermostat when turning on the heat. Researchers have some hopeful news for
