| | | | 9 burning questions for BrainHQ co-founder, Dr. Michael Merzenich It takes a lot of brain power to create BrainHQ’s brain training exercises. And much of that belongs to our co-founder, Dr. Michael Merzenich. Here, Dr. Merzenich answers some top questions about his research and BrainHQ. Learn more. |
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The mood-brain link Feeling stressed out or worried? Your emotions could be affecting your cognitive skills. Find out how. |
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| | | When we think about memory, we often think about remembering life experiences (such as a fun day at the park) or facts we have learned (that Paris is the capital of France). But in fact, memory is so much more. Learn more about this. |
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Brain aging may peak during these three years of life Starting at around age 30, the average person’s brain starts a very slow and gradual process of aging. A new study on more than 10,000 people has found that three years in particular are where age-related changes are most noticeable. What are they? Find out. |
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The best of brain science in 2024 Live Science has published a roundup of 15 of their most fascinating articles on the brain in 2024. From uncovering how we can read in the blink of an eye, to how pregnancy permanently affects the brain, to 3D-printed brain tissue, these articles can help you catch up on some of the stories you might have missed. Check it out. |
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Big numbers are hard for our brains Our brains have much more trouble understanding large numbers than smaller ones. Why? Probably because until relatively recently in human history, numbers like “billions” weren’t part of our experience. Check out this fun, 3-minute video from the BBC on the brain and big numbers. Watch now. |
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