Essential Reads

Freezing with Fear

Does scaring people about climate change lead them to freeze and do nothing in response? How to motivate action rather than inducing overwhelming fear.

Top Ten Tips for a Healthier Brain in 2018

By Georgia Ede MD on December 31, 2017 in Diagnosis: Diet
Which dietary changes are really worth making when it comes to brain health? Simple, science-based advice that really works.

Do Blind People See in Their Dreams?

By Michelle Carr Ph.D. on December 29, 2017 in Dream Factory
Blind subjects exhibit rapid eye movements during sleep and report visual activity similar to sighted subjects.

Cooling Brain Inflammation Naturally with Food

By Georgia Ede MD on December 27, 2017 in Diagnosis: Diet
Which foods tilt your brain towards inflammation and away from healing?

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Putting the Antic in Anticipation

By Scott G. Eberle Ph.D. on January 05, 2018 in Play in Mind
To anticipate being at play is already to be in play.

Does Jeff Sessions Hate Laughter?

By Scott Weems Ph.D. on January 05, 2018 in What’s So Funny?
Could the government hate cannabis because it makes you laugh?

Learning from the Amazing Memory Man

By Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on January 04, 2018 in Media Spotlight
Is being able to remember virtually anything you ever learned necessarily a good thing? A new case study explores the mysteries behind a man with an exceptional memory.

Deep Brain Stimulation Without Surgery

A technique to selectively stimulate specific brain regions without the need for surgery has been developed recently. Such technology has tremendous therapeutic potential.

Is the US Becoming More Obese Because of Medication?

Excluding carbohydrate is disastrous for your serotonin levels.

How to Be Happy: 23 Ways to Be Happier

The complete guide to boosting happiness in 2018, according to science.

Boost Your Brain in 2018, Week 1 Kickoff!

Kick off 2018 with a science-backed Brain Boosting Plan!

Brief Bouts of Exercise Can Spark Big Bursts of Brain Power

By Christopher Bergland on January 01, 2018 in The Athlete's Way
Are you too busy to squeeze long workouts into your schedule? Good news: Just 10 minutes of aerobic exercise is enough to boost brain power, according to the latest neuroscience.

Why You Should Not Share Your New Year's Resolutions?

When we talk about our goals to others, our brain is tricked into thinking that the goal was achieved. As a result, it stops investing energy in or inhibit actions toward our goal.

How The Brain Deals With The Deluge Of Unwanted Thoughts

By David DiSalvo on December 31, 2017 in Neuronarrative
New research shows what’s going on in the brain when those unwanted thoughts occur, and why some brains are better at controlling them than others.

How Breathing Calms Your Brain

By David DiSalvo on December 31, 2017 in Neuronarrative
A quick review of the latest science on breathing and the brain, and overall health, serves as a reminder that breathing deserves much closer attention.
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6 Scientific Ways to Boost Your Brain Health

Brain health is the foundation for healthy and successful living, learning, and loving. New research shows living healthier, and meditating can boost your brainpower. Find out why

Have a Brainy New Year

Start your New Year with a gift to your brain.
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What Is It Like Teaching and Doing Research at a University?

By Jon Horvitz Ph.D. on December 31, 2017 in Purple Brain
Looking for the Top of the Waterfall

Need Motivation to Exercise? Science-Based Facts Can Inspire

By Christopher Bergland on December 31, 2017 in The Athlete's Way
Did you make a New Year's resolution to exercise more in 2018? Science-based knowledge of how physical activity optimizes your quality of life is a terrific way to stay motivated.

The Mysterious Disappearance of Unipolar Mania

Unipolar mania (mania without depression) is currently diagnosed as bipolar I disorder. But scientific evidence suggests that it may be a subtype of ADHD.

How Your Brain Finds Meaning in Life Experiences

New brain research links storytelling to the development of meaning. Why should parents and teachers be particularly interested?

Does the Brain Need Dreaming to Unlearn?

By Michelle Carr Ph.D. on December 29, 2017 in Dream Factory
An offline 'Dreaming' phase allows neural networks to unlearn, and can enhance functioning overall.

Do Dogs Think About and Plan For the Future?

By Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on December 28, 2017 in Canine Corner
The scientific data is not clear, but there are hints.

Why Do We Misunderstand Depression?

By Jean Kim M.D. on December 28, 2017 in Culture Shrink
Depression is an illness that reflects the complex relationship between brain biology and life stressors. But coping with it is never as simple as "snapping out of it."

5 Brain-Savvy Resolutions for the New Year

By Laurel Mellin Ph.D. on December 26, 2017 in Rewired
New Year's resolutions that work—5 Brain-Savvy Strategies

Electrical Stimulation of the Amygdala Boosts Human Memory

By Christopher Bergland on December 24, 2017 in The Athlete's Way
For the first time, neuroscientists have identified that direct electrical stimulation of the amygdala can enhance declarative memory in humans.

Teen Overall Drug Use Is Down, But Marijuana Use Is Up

Teen use of most substances is down, but teens are "vaping" marijuana, and think it's safe.

What Is Cranial Electrostimulation?

By Emily Deans M.D. on December 22, 2017 in Evolutionary Psychiatry
A very small electric current applied to the brain from an FDA-cleared device can reduce anxiety, insomnia, and even depression and pain syndromes.

Emotional Experiences Can Change the Nature of a Dog's Sleep

By Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on December 22, 2017 in Canine Corner
New data on the brain activity of sleeping dogs shows that the effect of emotional experiences on sleep is different for dogs and people.

Nutritional Therapies for Traumatic Brain Injury

By Gary L. Wenk Ph.D. on December 22, 2017 in Your Brain on Food
Interventional studies with natural anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatories via the diet are becoming attractive options for patients with traumatic brain injury.

Musical Preferences and the Brain

By David M. Greenberg Ph.D. on December 21, 2017 in The Power of Music
Can musical preferences be explained by differences in the brain? Neurobiological evidence for musical preferences is in its infancy, but we've developed some hypotheses.

For Education, the Best Technology May Still Be a Pencil

Looking for the best education technology? Surprising insights from research
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Are You Simply Treating Your Symptoms?

Why it is important to treat the cause, not just the symptom.

Rats, Crowds, and Brain Loss

By Ilana Simons Ph.D. on December 21, 2017 in The Literary Mind
a video about crowds, rats, and brain damage