Charlie Teo: What Happens In Your Brain When You Run
"There are two advantages of exercise on the brain. First is that the brain has receptors for naturally formed opiates -- your own...
WHY YOU WILL ONE DAY HAVE A CHIP IN YOUR BRAIN
Implanting a microchip inside the brain to augment its mental powers has long been a science fiction trope. Now, the brain computer...
A zap to the right spot might ‘reset’ your brain
Doctors use brain stimulation to treat epilepsy, depression, pain, and other conditions, but it’s not exactly clear how it works or even...
The human brain makes fructose, researchers discover – here’s why that might be a big deal
Not all sugars are equal. Glucose is a simple sugar that provides energy for the cells in your body. Fructose has a less important...
What’s Going On Inside the Brain When We Play Music?
Humans love music, especially when there’s repetition that catches the attention. And even though many people listen to music to relax,...
Good News: You’ve Got a Better Brain Than You Think
The brain you had at birth was the best little brain you’ll ever have. The one you’ve got now? Think of a Commodore 64—with no expansion...
How Exercise Can Help Stop Your Food Cravings
Could the solution to post-study session cravings be a 15-minute jaunt on the treadmill? According to recent research in the journal of...
Rugby damaged my brain
There has been serious attention paid to concussion in sport recently. Rugby has received a lot of this attention in New Zealand. As the...
Mental, physical exercises produce distinct brain benefits
Cognitive brain training improves executive function whereas aerobic activity improves memory, according to new Center for BrainHealth...
How physical exercise makes your brain work better
Research shows different activities have quite specific mental effects – here’s how moving your body could sharpen your ideas The brain...