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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.
The Importance of Daily Rhythms
That we, and other plants and animals, have daily rhythms has been known for centuries. Over the years this has been shown to be much more fundamental to all aspects of biological functioning and therefore health – than many could have assumed.
How Nature Lowers Stress in Your Brain
Nature is overwhelmingly good for wellbeing but there are many chicken-or-egg problems with the research. This study…
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The Importance of Daily Rhythms
That we, and other plants and animals, have daily rhythms has been known for centuries. Over the years this has been shown to be much more fundamental to all aspects of biological functioning and therefore health – than many could have assumed.
Why Your Brain Folds
The brain is wrinkly but until now this process of folding has been poorly understood. Now we know more: a simple process forces neurons to spread out in the developing brain.
How To Save (Or Waste) Money
We may think we make good decisions but research over the years and decades has shown there are many ways in which our brains trick us into making suboptimal decisions – particularly in financial scenarios.
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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...
The Brain in Love
Exploring the brain in love Reading time: about 16 minutesLove is everywhere: in films, books, stories, sagas, myths, not to mention in the masses of commercial products, from wedding rings, to flowers, to cards, to dating sites and apps. But how much of this can be...
Quick Hits
How Nature Lowers Stress in Your Brain
Nature is overwhelmingly good for wellbeing but there are many chicken-or-egg problems with the research. This study…
Correcting Others Improves Group Learning
Some interesting and counter-intuitive insights into effective group learning…
Air Pollution In Childhood Changes Brain Structure
Recent research has shown some worrying impacts of pollution on the brain…
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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,...