How to train your brain (capacity)? Some exercises are better than others
Memory training borrowed from one of scientific experiments improves cognition. Image by w?odi. License CC0.
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What does cannabis addiction do to the brain?
Using cannabis is fairly ‘normal’ in the Netherlands and some other countries, but how does
The impact of smartphones on happiness
Nowadays almost everybody owns a smartphone and we spend a lot of time on them.
Don’t stress my gut! Stress is as bad for women as junk food
The gut microbiota of women on junk food and stress look similar. The gut is
Migraine: More than just a headache
About a month ago I had a migraine attack – which was a strange and
A hangover shared is half the hangover
Young people experience hangover as a form of social bonding, which could explain why they
Compassion is more helpful than empathy
Empathy allows us to relate to other people’s feelings, creating bonds. However, when the boundaries
Could coffee harm or help you?
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, together with water, tea,
How estrogen relates to trauma vulnerability
Women are twice as likely to develop posttraumatic stress than men. It is not exactly
When Trauma Affects Decision Making
Trauma-related associations prompt people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to make decisions differently than adults