In the 3rd millennium BCE, Mesopotamian kings recorded and interpreted their dreams on wax tablets. A thousand years later, Ancient Egyptians wrote a dream
Mind & Brain
Stress and Brain: Jaime Tartar
Jaime Tartar tells us about how the brain interprets what is stressful, how it determines our behavioral and physiological response to stressors, and how
Elephants Never Forget!
It’s a common saying that elephants never forget. But the more we learn about elephants, the more it appears that their impressive memory is
The Difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Dementia describes a set of symptoms associated with the decline of the brain’s abilities. These can include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-
15 Million Americans Will Have Alzheimer’s or Cognitive Impairment by 2060
The number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment, which can be a precursor to the disease, will more than double to
Neuroplasticity Gives You The Power To Shape The Brain You Want: Dr.Lara Boyd
Dr. Lara Boyd,a physiotherapist and neuroscientist, and is a professor at the UBC MPT program in Vancouver, British Columbia, describes how neuroplasticity gives you
What you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s: Lisa Genova
Alzheimer’s doesn’t have to be your brain’s destiny, says neuroscientist and author of “Still Alice,” Lisa Genova. She shares the latest science investigating the
Brain & Consciousness
John Searle, one of the world’s great philosophers of mind and language, has spent fifty years stimulating thinking around the world. What he says
Your Brain Is Hardwired for Outrage – Molly Crockett
Get mad when you read the news these days? It’s more than just what you’re reading. When you perceive unfairness or inequality, says Molly
I’m Bipolar, But I’m Not…
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a mental disorder that causes extreme mood swings, characterised by severe depression and mania. People with bipolar