Turns out the human mind sees what it wants to see, not what you actually see
The human brain continues to surprise scientists. From how it learns to the fact that our brains glow, there’s a lot we have yet to learn about the inner workings ...
Tag: Brain
Researchers beamed light through a man’s head for the first time
Researchers have discovered a new way to image the brain, and it has also led to a first for scientists. According to a new paper published this year, researchers at ...
This everyday activity can reveal your brain’s age
Walking might seem like a pretty basic aspect of most of our lives. However, the speed at which you walk can actually tell doctors a lot about you, scientists claim. ...
Why you can understand words even if they’re missing vowels
If you spend enough time online, you’re bound to come come across a sentence like this: “Yr brn cn rd wrds wtht vwls.” It looks like nonsense at first glance, ...
Researchers found a molecule that reverses brain aging
Cognitive decline is often seen as an unavoidable part of getting older. But new research suggests that it may not be as permanent as we once believed. A team of ...
Fasting rewires your brain, and you can see the changes in brain scans
Intermittent fasting has long been associated with weight loss, but new research suggests its effects go far beyond metabolism. Brain scans now show that fasting doesn’t just influence how we ...
The brain doesn’t learn how we thought it does, new study reveals
Every time you master a new recipe, remember a phone number, or finally figure out how to fold a fitted sheet, your brain is learning. But new research shows that ...
Researchers are working on ‘artificial naps’ that give the benefits of sleep without actual sleep
What if you could tap into the brain-boosting power of a nap—without ever actually falling asleep? Scientists have just taken a major step toward making that idea a reality. In ...
Researchers found evidence linking heavy alcohol drinking to brain damage and early death
Heavy drinking doesn’t just damage your liver. New research says it may also shrink your brain, impair memory, and take years off your life. A recent study has drawn a ...
Disabling internet on your smartphone may actually reverse brain aging
What if the key to sharper focus and a younger brain wasn’t a supplement or app—but turning off your mobile internet? A new study from the University of British Columbia ...
