brains

The science behind how our brain makes and retains memories is pretty fascinating by itself. What is becoming more interesting is that as technology progresses and we learn more about the brain, scientists are figuring out how to delete…

With the recent death of BMX legend Dave Mirra at his own hands, the link between concussions and suicide is back in the forefront. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, has been a discussion topic for years in the NFL and is the…

It's nothing earth shattering to point out that negative thoughts can have a negative impact on your life, but did you know that our brains are actually wired to focus on negative thoughts? What is even more surprising is that negative…

If you've never been to stage show where hypnosis is involved, I highly recommend it. Not only is it hilarious, it will seriously make you wonder how real it is. Hypnosis is fascinating even when it's not being used to make people cluck…

One of the most fascinating and frustrating aspects of medical research has always been the "placebo effect." Basically, you can tell someone they are taking a drug that will have a certain effect on them, give them a sugar pill that does…

One of the things I have always loved about science is the fact that it will never stop. We will never know everything and, therefore, will always keep learning. What amazes me about science is how little we know about some of the most…

Imagine if there was an "on" and "off" switch that we could flip in our brains to treat conditions like depression or chronic pain. As simple of a solution as that sounds like, the science of optogenetics has the ability to do just that.…

For some of us working out and being active is second nature. On the other hand, fo some of us nothing sounds better than a day on the couch binging on Netflix. Sure, vegging out is great in moderation, but we all know that you need to be…

To say the brain is fascinating is like saying that the South Pole is chilly. Even with all of the modern medical technology we have, the brain still has secrets to be unlocked. I mean, there are countless studies being conducted right now…

With all of the advances in video game technology, it's no surprise that people are attached to their gaming consoles like never before. So much so, that there is actually a brand new medical condition associated with excessive online…