The Brain

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Why does the human mind wander so much? From an evolutionary or purely survival-related perspective, it doesn’t seem like it would be all that helpful to start daydreaming while trying to avoid a predator or catch tonight’s dinner. Read More

How To

This body language is a dead giveaway that somebody is lying to you CW Headley

When we tell a particularly involved lie we tend to mimic the body language of the person we’re lying to. Read More

Health

This is what happens in the brain when you are happy John Anderer

This is what your brains look like on happiness. Read More

Advice

Super thinking: 20 Ideas to add to your thinking toolbox Thomas Oppong

Are you ready to get into super thinking? Use these 20 different ideas, to add to your thinking toolbox, and boost your brain and productivity. Read More

Health

Yale researchers discover why having an argument is so mentally exhausting John Anderer

Researchers say the human mind is like an interactive social processor; in other words, when two people agree their brains actually link up to a certain degree, displaying “a calm synchronicity of activity.” … Read More

Health

If you sleep this many hours, you could be at risk for this devastating brain disease Kyle Schnitzer

A recent study found that more than half of Americans said 2020 was the worst year for sleep they’ve had in their lives. Six in 10 Americans said that getting the right sleep routine was their top priority heading into 2021. Read More

Health

3 reasons why you can’t stop looking at your phone during social situations John Anderer

A fascinating new study just released by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology has produced three main reasons why people can’t help but take out their phones during social situations nowadays. Read More

Health

The devastating side effect of the pandemic young people are experiencing Kyle Schnitzer

Sixty-four percent of Americans aged 25-45 reported they feel physically outdated compared to their numerical age, despite 73% feeling younger mentally than they really are, new research by OnePoll. Read More

Health

This was Einstein’s brilliant hack for dealing with an aging brain CW Headley

While Einstein appeared to be at peace with his condition, recently released letters intimate a frustration on his behalf with the cognitive effects of aging. Read More

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