The brain
The brain is the organ that makes us human and the most complex organ in an organism. This mind-boggling structure is located at the centre of the nervous system and contains billions of neurons that can simultaneously process information from around the body. The brain is found in all vertebrates and most invertebrates, and is located in the head, usually closest to the sensory organs such as vision.
Why your brain won't shut up at night (and the simple way to shush it)
Trouble sleeping? A lot on your mind? Use this trick and sedate your synapses.
'Active' optimists live longer, happier lives. Here's how to become one
Is manifestation pure pseudoscience or could there be something to it?
Here's what night sweats could reveal about your health
When you’re sleeping, your body’s meant to be resting – but something’s not right. Here’s what could be behind your night sweats… and how to make them stop.
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The 17 worst ideas of the 21st century (so far)
Sorry, Google Glass
How does my brain create my sense of self?
Each of us experience profound changes across the course of our lifetime and yet, we still have a sense of being the same person
Here’s what your sexual fantasies say about your personality, study claims
Your sexual inner world could be linked with a host of physical and mental conditions
We're finally learning what it's like to die. And it's not as bad as you think...
What does dying feel like? By studying patients who’ve suffered near-death experiences, scientists are one step closer to finding out what happens in our brains during our last moments
6 surprising tricks that make you (nearly) unbeatable at board games
The gloves are off and the battle lines drawn. Arm yourself with these maths- and psychology-backed tricks to win six iconic games and triumph over your friends and foes
So you want to lucid dream? Here's how
New technology aims to help you induce a lucid dream at will, enabling you to enter a state of consciousness where anything is possible. Dare you close your eyes?
Does negative thinking increase your risk of dementia?
Can negative thinking raise your risk of dementia and other psychological disorders? Here's how to catch the negative thinking pattern
The surprising way your name shapes your entire life
Research is revealing that nominative determinism isn’t as easy to dismiss as you might think
We're finally learning the true side-effects of weight-loss drugs
Millions of people are now using weight-loss drugs, but it seems there are drawbacks that come with the slimmer waistlines
How not to raise a narcissist, according to science
Parents naturally want their children to feel special – but showering them with praise can sometimes do more harm than good
Listening to this sound could help reverse Alzheimer’s
The research is in its early stages but offers “encouraging” evidence of a potential treatment
This is the one supplement repeatedly shown to better your brain and body
Could a supplement used by athletes and bodybuilders help treat depression?
How to finally silence your inner critic, according to psychologists
The criticism coming from your inner voice isn’t always the most constructive. But psychologists are working on ways to help your negative self-talk.
Why we keep getting the cause of dyslexia wrong
Everything from genetics to the way our brains process sounds can pose challenges as we learn to read
We’ve finally found the mental ‘brake’ behind procrastination
A pesky “motivation brake” may control when we can be bothered to do something, and when we’d rather put it off
Your dog might be eavesdropping on your conversations – and learning words from them
Certain dogs can learn words like human toddlers, by listening to family members’ conversations
What we get wrong about ADHD in adults (and why it matters)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was long thought to be something only unruly schoolkids suffered with. Now, the science is telling us a very different story
I learned how to control my dreams to better my mental health. Here’s how
These dreaming techniques could help conquer nightmares, improve mental health and fine-tune athletic performance
These are the most narcissistic countries in the world, study suggests
Plus, why some groups are more likely to be self-obsessed, no matter their nationality
Why giving up alcohol may be the key to slowing down ageing
Giving up alcohol could add years to your life by slowing down your biological clock
How can I banish the January blues?
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