The Mediterranean diet: setting things straight
People are excited about the many benefits of the so-called “Mediterranean diet”. But what is
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Does being a vegetarian have consequences for your brain?
More and more people choose to not eat meat or animal products, that is, to become vegetarian. One of the most often heard counterarguments for being vegetarian is that you would miss out on several nutrients. But is this true?
This is how exercise helps you deal with quarantine
During quarantine, there is a prominent lack of rewarding stimuli and a severe sense of lack of control over what is happening. What can we do to hit the reward centers of our brains and regain some minimum sense of control?
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
In the blink of an eye: Five fun facts about eye blinks
Blinking is like breathing: it’s something we are always doing. In fact, we blink approximately 13,500 times every single day. Whereas we all know about the benefits of breathing, the same cannot be said about blinking. So, here are some fun facts about eye blinks.
Kissing is weird but this is why we do it anyway
What’s in a kiss? We’re talking about an intimate, romantic kiss. It’s neither as simple nor as common as you might think.
Travel beyond the Moon
A manned mission to Mars is being planned for 2030. Going to Mars presents enormous
Away with jetlag!
A holiday in a foreign country is lovely. Unfortunately, travelling to another time zone is
Heritability II: understanding the path from genes to disorders
By identifying genes that play a role in brain disorders, scientists try to get new insight into the causes of brain disorders, but are they succeeding?