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The Biological Roots of Our Divided Culture: The Work of Iain McGilchrist
There seems to be a connection between left hemisphere brain functions and the political left and between right hemisphere functions and the political right.
What Top Brain Health Expert Dr. Amen’s Daily Routine Looks Like
Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen reveals his daily regimen for keeping the brain sharp.
Baby Born Without Eyes and With Half Her Brain Disconnected Baffles Doctors, Hits All Her Milestones
Smoking Shrinks the Brain, and Quitting Doesn’t Restore Size: Study
The findings help explain why smokers have a higher risk of developing age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease.
What Causes Fainting: Scientists May Have Found an Answer
A novel investigation reveals relationships between your heart and brain and the fainting response.
Online Media and Our Brains: How Tech Can Change Us
Life online has become part of the “new normal,” with both promise and pitfalls. Learn how to navigate your brain’s response.
Elon Musk’s Brain Implant Coming: What Are the Risks?
Elon Musk’s brain implant promises to be available to the average person and eliminate a host of ailments. Learn what’s involved.
This Is Your Brain on Zoom
One recent study found that Zoom calls detract from typical levels of social responsiveness.
Deep ‘Slow-Wave’ Sleep: The Key to Maximizing Memory and Brain Health
During sleep, your neurons make important new connections. Learn what optimizes this process for a better memory.
B Vitamins: Your Brain’s Natural Repair Kit
Daily wear and tear on the nervous system is normal, but B vitamins play an important role in maintenance and regeneration.
