Feeling happy, feeling healthy
Positive emotions boost our energy, making us feel fit and strong. On the other hand, when we feel blue, our body seems weaker too and we get sick more easily. Why is that the case?
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Solving pieces of the ADHD puzzle: trajectories of ADHD
ADHD outcomes can take different paths as patients grow up. In an effort to predict and therefore possibly prevent severe ADHD outcomes, researchers at the Donders Institute are currently running an exciting study. I’m a research assistant in this special project. Read on for some insider facts about it!
What to do with all the snot…?
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to strict hygienic rules, and there are extensive instructions, films, even songs about washing your hands. But meanwhile, your nose keeps running. What can you do with all of that snot?
The racing body and mind of Formula One drivers
Formula One drivers push the limits of their capacity, physically and mentally. Find out which
The lonely brain
Staying in touch with family and friends is not only a pleasant way of spending time, but is also good for your health and probably your brain.
Boosting performance with motivation
Being motivated can boost your performance to great extent. We will explain why this works so well and give some tips to use this to your advantage.
‘For science!’ – How far should we go?
In neuroscience, we not only try to find out how the brain works, but also what can go wrong in the brain and how we can solve such problems. But how far should we go with this?
Hypnobirthing: Hype or hope?
You’re pregnant! No matter how much you look forward to your baby’s arrival, the birth
What does the Moon say about us?
Some believe that the lunar cycle can influence our health and behavior. And some research
How the brain deals with a breakup
Most of us have probably experienced it at least once: the excruciating pain of suffering from a breakup. But what is actually going on in our brains when we lose our significant other, and how do we manage to get over it?