On Tuesday night you fought with medieval knights, on Wednesday you flew over the sea. But for some reason, you can’t remember the dream you had on Thursday. Sound familiar? This is why some dreams are remembered and others are lost forever.
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A song that is stuck in our heads is a snippet of music that plays over and over in our minds. The tricky part is that we can’t control this process. But how does this happen? And more importantly, what can we do about it?
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Anyone who has ever been tickled for longer than a few seconds knows that it can be real torture – our body compels us to laugh as a reflex. However, anyone who tries to tickle themselves will invariably fail. Why is that?
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Music brings people together, makes us dance, sing, and sometimes even cry. This effect has been scientifically proven.
Sleep deprivation increases the risk of depression and promotes obesity. These ten tips can help you get a good night’s sleep.
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 changes the brain – according to a study by the University of Barcelona. And what is even more astonishing is that the brain becomes smaller.
