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Your Brain on Laughter
Laughter is not quite exclusive to human beings but the scope, range, and way in which humour is present in all aspects of society is. It also so happens that it is also very good for you – and can improve productivity in business.
How the Brain Strengthens Memory in Sleep
Sleep is essential for building memory, we know that, but the precise mechanisms remain elusive- until now…
New Brain Signature of Empathy Discovered
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
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Your Brain on Laughter
Laughter is not quite exclusive to human beings but the scope, range, and way in which humour is present in all aspects of society is. It also so happens that it is also very good for you – and can improve productivity in business.
How the Brain Strengthens Memory in Sleep
Sleep is essential for building memory, we know that, but the precise mechanisms remain elusive- until now…
The Motivational Paradox
We may think that high motivation is a good thing, and it is. But there are a number of paradoxes such as how motivation can lower ability, increase stress, and lose broad focus, and be difficult to manage.
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Your Brain on Laughter
Laughter is not quite exclusive to human beings but the scope, range, and way in which humour is present in all aspects of society is. It also so happens that it is also very good for you – and can improve productivity in business.
Do Men and Women Have Different Brains?
We probably all believe, to some degree, that men’s and women’s brains differ. But the research is contradictory, and a major review last year found no significant differences – going against most people’s gut feeling and general observations. But some more recent research points to what the differences might actually be.
Putin’s Brain
Exploring the brain of Putin - and other psychopaths There has been a lot written about Putin and Russia over recent days and weeks. Many of them have been spot on. I would like to add to this in my field of expertise, the human brain, and this will highlight just...
Quick Hits
New Brain Signature of Empathy Discovered
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
How Your Silent Synapses Boost Brain Power
A new form of “dark matter” has been proven to exist in the brains of adults – that’s good news!
Scientists Say They Know the Secret to Waking Up Alert
Who doesn’t want to wake up alert and sprightly – researchers may have the answer…
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How Poverty Messes Up Babies’ Brains
The Dramatic Impact of Poverty in Newborns Brains Reading time: about 5 minutes o, does being poor impact your brain, or are people with decreased cognitive ability poor? Some people may have strong opinions on the above question. Probably broadly...
Ageing Well
Who wouldn’t want to age well and stay active and healthy well into old age? The science shows us how, and there was plenty of research in 2021! geing research is widespread – ageing affects us all at some stage and in many Western countries the...
The Underrated Importance of Sleep
The message is clear from the science: get your zzzz’s! It impacts just about everything. Sleep has been a theme I have reported on regularly because of its importance to brain health and functioning. Indeed, it is said that sleep is by the brain, of the brain,...