The uncanny power of thought

What if we were able to cure even the most serious illness using only the power of our thoughts?

Why is music so important to us?

Music brings people together, makes us dance, sing, and sometimes even cry. This effect has been scientifically proven.

Einstein's brain: What the gray matter of a genius looks like

What made Einstein's brain different from other people's? And why was the world's most ingenious thinking organ stored in a mayonnaise jar?

Repressed fantasies? Why we experience déjà vu

Almost everyone has encountered déjà vu - the sudden feeling of having experienced a similar situation before. But where does it come from?

Alzheimer's: When adults become children again

In many ways, people with Alzheimer's seem to behave like children. But it is not by choice. Because of the disease, they no longer know what they are doing - and they suffer greatly as a result. The psychiatrist Alois Alzheimer first made the link between changes in the brain and the gradual loss of memory.

Misophonia or evolution: Why do we react to some sounds the way we do?

Unpleasant sounds can cause physical reactions. In some cases, this is a remnant of human evolution. In other cases, it is a disorder.

10 rules for a good night's sleep

Sleep deprivation increases the risk of depression and promotes obesity. These ten tips can help you get a good night's sleep.

Can neuromarketing manipulate our brains?

In traffic, at a soccer game, or on the Internet - we encounter advertising messages everywhere. Can they seduce us without us noticing, and can our brains be influenced by neuromarketing?

Pregnancy makes the brain shrink

Pregnancy changes the brain - according to a study by the University of Barcelona. And what is even more astonishing is that the brain becomes smaller.

Is MSG harmful to our health?

Ready-to-eat products have a dubious reputation because they often contain MSG. Experts even call the popular flavor enhancer a neurotoxin.

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