What Makes Our Brains Special? - Scientific American
WEBNov 24, 2015 · The human brain is unique: Our remarkable cognitive capacity has allowed us to invent the wheel, build the pyramids and land on the moon. In fact, scientists sometimes refer to the human brain...
Why midlife is the perfect time to take control of your future health
WEBJul 17, 2024 · Why midlife is the perfect time to take control of your future health. The lifestyle choices you make in middle age play a particularly important role in how your brain ages. By David Robson
The brain’s miracle superpowers of self-improvement - BBC
WEBNov 24, 2015 · The brain’s miracle superpowers of self-improvement. 24 November 2015. Will Storr. Features correspondent. Getty Images. (Credit: Getty Images) We used to believe our brains were hardwired at...
A Neuroscientist Explains How Your Brain Actually Thinks
WEBMay 12, 2024 · Have you ever wondered how your brain creates thoughts or why something randomly popped into your head? It may seem like magic – but actually the brain is like a supercomputer inside your head that helps you think, learn and make decisions.
Your Amazing Brain - National Geographic Kids
WEBFrom enabling you to think, learn, create, and feel emotions to controlling every blink, breath, and heartbeat—this fantastic control center is your brain. It is a structure so amazing that a...
Human Enhancement - Pew Research Center
WEBJul 26, 2016 · Given the brain’s importance, cognitive enhancement might be the holy grail of transhumanism. But many futurists say enhancement technologies will likely be used to transform the whole body, not just one part of it.
The Staggering Complexity of the Human Brain - Psychology Today
WEBSep 2, 2023 · The human brain has been described as the most complex structure in the known universe. The brain contains around 86 billion neurons, 85 billion other cells, and over 100 trillion connections....
Foods linked to better brainpower - Harvard Health
WEBApr 3, 2024 · Research shows that the best brain foods are the same ones that protect your heart and blood vessels, including the following: Green, leafy vegetables. Leafy greens such as kale, spinach, collards, and broccoli are rich in brain-healthy nutrients like vitamin K, lutein, folate, and beta carotene.
Why Practice Makes Perfect: How to Rewire Your Brain for
WEBMay 28, 2013 · Extensive piano practicing has regionally specific effects on white matter development. We've heard practice makes perfect so many times as a child. The latest science reveals that practice actually makes perfect.
Protect your brain from stress - Harvard Health
WEBFeb 15, 2021 · To understand why stress affects thinking and memory, it's important to understand a little about how the brain works. Your brain isn't just a single unit, but a group of different parts that perform different tasks, says Dr. Ressler.