Time flies faster as we age
Our brain is good at making us feel like our decade-old memories took place yesterday.
Research
Neuroscience may improve diagnostics and treatment of mental disorders
Mental disorders are still growing worldwide, and for some, treatment remains ineffective. The diagnostic classification
The nose knows: Smell memories
A familiar smell can evoke intense memories, whether pleasant or traumatic. How can a hint of perfume transport us back to a special time and place in the past?
Is religion pre-programmed into our brains?
About half of the Dutch are religious. Globally the rate is as high as 84%. What
Food addiction causes overweight and obesity and strongly resembles a drug addiction
Worldwide, overweight and obesity are related to more deaths than starvation. Food addiction is often
The power of power napping
Daytime napping has the potential to improve our daily lives, but how exactly does a
Music on the Brain
Music has been the universal language of humans throughout history. One song has the power to inspire sentiments, move hearts, and soothe minds. How does this happen in the brain?
Childhood stress influences teenagers brain development
Too much stress during childhood may speed up the development of the brain. This may
Impersonations are vocal caricatures
Some imitators and impressionists have the uncanny ability to sound exactly like the person they
Attention versus daydreaming: is it that simple? – In practice
Recap about thought types. Thoughts can be involuntary or voluntary. What matters is what we