Life as a memory athlete
Boris Konrad is a neuroscientist at the Donders Institute, world champion in the field of
Research
Breathe in, breathe out – the power of breathing
Breathing is not only important for taking in oxygen. It also influences how you think.
Why some individuals are more competitive than others
During competition, we aim to compete with the very best. But not all of us
Living with Parkinson’s
The medication given to treat Parkinson’s helps, but doesn’t heal. There’s still a way to
How politicians use your Facebook to get your vote – and how to stop them
After Donald Trump won the US presidential election, a British company claimed they used day-to-day
Mindfulness for children with ADHD – is that possible?!
International research shows that mindfulness can improve attention and self-control. This has already been shown
The effect of alcohol on the brain is still at large
Did you think scientists understood how drunkenness arose? Nothing is less true! The effect of
Christmas dinner
It’s Christmas! A fascinating time to study people’s eating behavior. Everybody sitting down at the
Hungry?! Prepping for Christmas dinner
During the holidays, we think of food (and endless Christmas jingles). People can eat 4,500 calories on
Giving makes us happy
During the Winter holidays, we generously give to charity. This is puzzling from an economic