‘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?
Health
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?
Can an app help treat depression?
With ever-increasing waiting lists in psychiatry, alternative treatments for depression are in need. Since most people carry a smartphone nowadays, app-based therapy could be an accessible alternative. But do they actually work?
Here’s how you can achieve lucid dreaming
What would you do if you were in control of your own dreams? With the
This is how focused ultrasound can reduce tremor
Creating a small hole in the brain without open surgery as part of a common treatment for tremor: focused ultrasound therapy.
The Mental Health Crisis in Academia
Mental health researchers have made a lot of progress over the years in furthering our knowledge of psychological disorders, and thankfully awareness of mental health issues is slowly increasing. However, did you know that there’s a high prevalence of mental health issues among researchers themselves?
Goodbye night owl
Have you always thought you are not a morning person? Good news: your sleep-wake cycle is not set in stone.
Away with jetlag!
A holiday in a foreign country is lovely. Unfortunately, travelling to another time zone is