| | 8 surprising ways the brain powers your body That complex organ between your ears is your body’s control center. Here’s what scientists know about how it works and the amazing things it can do. Learn more. |
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The best foods for better brain health These 14 delicious options — including watermelon and quinoa — help protect you from cognitive decline, memory loss, and more. Learn more. |
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| In this webinar, we demonstrate, discuss, and give tips for some of the most challenging BrainHQ exercises, including Target Tracker, Juggle Factor, Sound Sweeps, Mental Map, and True North. |
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Are you awake or asleep? Maybe both, says new research Sometimes you’re asleep, and sometimes you’re awake, right? That might not be the whole story, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Washington University and UC Santa Cruz. Their study used advanced technology to show that even when we’re “awake,” parts of the brain take brief naps—and when we are “asleep,” parts of our brains flicker awake. What are the implications of this research? Find out. |
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Night owls, take notice There are some people who are stay up late, some who get up very early, and others in the middle. A new study found that on average, “night owls”—those who stay up late—tend to score highest on cognitive tests. These study results don’t fully match earlier ones, however—which may have to do with the age of the study participants. Find out more. |
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| This is a healthy brain on a psilocybin trip. The bright areas show how the brain establishes new neural pathways. |
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