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.
6 life-changing lessons from the biggest studies on human happiness
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Narcissism shows differently in men and women. Here’s how to spot it
Not every narcissist is a Patrick Bateman waiting in the wings
Reality Check | How to stop high-functioning anxiety from ruining your life
There’s nothing wrong with struggling with anxiety, but many successful, high-achieving people are suffering in silence
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This is what a near-death experience actually feels like
Near-death experiences are unique. Large portions of people have reported intense visions and increased happiness – but why?
Experts no longer believe in photographic memory. Here’s what convinced them
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How do I stop taking things personally?
Try not to take it to heart.
What your vitamin D levels could reveal about your dementia risk
Scientists have found that people with higher vitamin D in midlife had less of a key Alzheimer’s protein in their brains years later
It’s time to rethink the pursuit of happiness
What if the pursuit of happiness in the traditional sense is the very thing stopping you from being happy?
A new type of dementia is forcing doctors to rethink memory loss
Doctors are only just getting to grips with LATE – a newly recognised form of cognitive decline behind up to one in five dementia cases
I learned how to stimulate my vagus nerve for optimal mental health
Stimulating your vagus nerve is suddenly all the rage. But do you need an expensive machine to do it, or just a few minutes to breathe?
The 6 best habits to keep your brain fit as you age, according to neuroscience
What can you do to stave off cognitive decline? Neuroscientist Christian Jarrett explains the six habits that can keep your grey matter fit.
I'm a neuroscientist. Here's all you need to know about money to be truly happy
We all need enough funds to cover our basic needs, but beyond that the connection between wealth and wellness is less clear
How to actually become more attractive, according to science
No, you don’t need to take a hammer to your jawline. Just focus on these six steps instead
Why it's so difficult to spot female psychopaths
A small but growing body of research is finding that female psychopaths might be more common than we thought
We’re closer than ever to bringing back life from cryogenic freezing
Astronauts in cryosleep is one of science fiction's most enduring fantasies – but a new study suggests the gap between fiction and reality just got a little smaller
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Could these brain receptors be responsible for middle-aged weight gain?
The only real way to catch a liar, according to psychologists
The hidden tactics that give deceivers the upper hand
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Neuroscience could hold the key to answering one of philosophy’s oldest questions
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ADHD traits can have a major impact on nutrition. But a recipe of behavioural and dietary strategies could improve symptoms and wider health
Why some experts now see Botox as a powerful antidepressant
Forget fine lines. Could Botox give you an unexpected mental health tweakment?
Your most draining relationships (except one) are taking years off your life, study suggests
Difficult people don’t just zap your energy – they may also accelerate your biological ageing
There's now only one proven way to increase your IQ
If you’re serious about getting smarter, it’s time to ditch the brain-training apps
The 5 habits that could make or break your retirement health
Expert-backed tips for the best post-work life
Why did it take people so long to learn to read silently?
Luckily, we can now all read silently. But that wasn't always the case
