Breathing is not only important for taking in oxygen. It also influences how you think. Find out how you might improve your memory and emotional awareness by breathing
You might have already seen someone with Parkinson’s disease, but have you ever imagined what it would be like to be a neuron inside their brain? Let’s take
What if doctors told you eating magical mushrooms treats cluster headaches, depression and addiction? Their health benefits were once debatable, but now magical mushrooms might be an effective
Some people say they are “trapped” in the wrong body: They do not identify with the sex assigned to them at birth. There may be a neurobiological explanation
Your body, for the most part, is sturdily built. Your skin, muscles and bones easily recover from damage. Unfortunately, not your brain. Why does the brain recover poorly
The medication given to treat Parkinson’s helps, but doesn’t heal. There’s still a way to go in finding a cure. Nevertheless, patients can use treatments to reduce their
Instead of forcefully changing your behavior, the best way to change a bad habit is by being curious and mindful of your experience. When we want to make
Satisfying our curiosity can cost us money and time, so why bother? Perhaps feeding our curiosity is actually rewarding to our brains… Do you often find yourself coming
Researchers at the Donders Institute have developed a kit to teach neuroscience in primary schools. Find out more, and how to order free materials online or by mail.
After Donald Trump won the US presidential election, a British company claimed they used day-to-day user Facebook data to help him win. How can we avoid being influenced
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
Some animals can recognize their reflection in the mirror, similarly to what we humans do. Nevertheless, unlike us humans, they still cannot reflect on their own thoughts and
The chances of you knowing someone with Parkinson’s are constantly growing. We’re getting older, and not without its setbacks. So how does this disease work, and what do
Treating children with ADHD medication is hotly debated. It’s shown to be effective in reducing ADHD symptoms, but what are the long-term effects on developing brains? We asked
