Healthy Brains
Healthy brains brings you articles, reports, and research updates that are related to brain health and how you can keep your brain healthy, and also get the best possible performance out of your brain at any age.

How the Gut Influences Brain Development in Babies
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
Your Brain’s Own Cannabinoid Molecules Calm You Down
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
New Discoveries for Brain Health, Memory, and Learning
Reading time: about 8 minutes As you know I tend to take a deeper dive into various themes for subscribers but sometimes I also find that...
How Seven Habits Boost Brain Function and Lower Depression Risk
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
Young Blood Rejuvenates the Brain
Reading time: about 9 minutes Yup, Count Dracula was onto something - well as long as he was sucking the blood for youngsters that is. No...
How Emotional Satisfaction (not “Happiness”) Improves Students’ Grades
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
The Little Known Brain Cells that Help You Stay Awake and Keep Your Brain Active
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
New Drivers of Selfishness and Collaboration Discovered
New studies shed more light on some contradictions and drivers of selfishness and collaboration Reading time: about 6 minutes ...
Brain Cells of Males and Females Respond Differently to Stress
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
Work in the Presence of Others Lowers Stress
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
Everyday Pleasures Improve Brain Performance
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
Smells Shown to Dramatically Boost Brain Power
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
Your Brain on Laughter
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
How Exercise Helps New Brain Cells Grow
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
Light Activity Improves Brain Function
Different areas of the brain are associated with empathy – this new research shows how brain regions synchronise to induce empathic responses.
Espresso Combats Alzheimer’s
Quick HitsDaily brief research updates from the cognitive sciences ay, more good news for us coffee drinkers! I am...
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 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 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,...
Two Hopeless Little Girls Abandoned to a Mental Institution — With Astounding Results
An Astounding and Underated Story of Brain Development Reading time: about 7 minutes he story goes that Harold M....
SCOAP An Introduction
A comprehensive theory of human motivation, behaviour, and well-being What is SCOAP? SCOAP is a complete model of human motivation,...
Eat Less to Live Longer
When we talk of healthy brains we automatically think of things like exercise and nutrition that I have covered at times here. But the thing we put into the brain most is oxygen. So, let’s have a quick look at how the air we breathe impacts brain performance.
Lower smartphone usage increases wellbeing
So much has been said about smartphone usage in modern times. This ranges from some who say that they are destroying our brain to others...
Team Conflict
Managing conflict is an essential skill – but is having conflict essential? There is a lot to be said about having a good argument. You...