The brain
The brain is the organ that makes us human and the most complex organ in an organism. This mind-boggling structure is located at the centre of the nervous system and contains billions of neurons that can simultaneously process information from around the body. The brain is found in all vertebrates and most invertebrates, and is located in the head, usually closest to the sensory organs such as vision.
How to cut your dementia risk: 7 key lessons from the world’s best studies
The latest research is revealing clues about how you might be able to lower your chances of getting dementia. Here’s what the science says about keeping your mind sharp.
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Trouble sleeping? A lot on your mind? Use this trick and sedate your synapses.
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How to finally break your procrastination habit, explained by a psychologist
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The 'lizard brain' lie: How neuroscience demolished the greatest mind myth
Feeling angry? That's not your lizard brain kicking in.
The 10 best optical illusions that will blow your mind
Optical illusions are fun and intriguing, and we don't always know why they happen. Here are some of our favourites.
Are you in a cult? Here's how celebrity leaders can manipulate their followers
Celebrities have always attracted cult-like followings, but fans are taking their devotion to new levels. When are pop culture obsessions real cults, and what are the warnings?
How to catch a pathological liar in the act
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Our lives are filled with habitual behaviours, both good and bad, but how do they form and how can we build better ones?
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Try not to take it to heart.
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Why you should spend more time online if you’re over 50: new study
Being online could help you to connect more with others.
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While most texters admitted to using this writing shortcut, they weren’t too pleased to be on the receiving end of it.
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The hidden psychology of ‘know-it-alls’: Why they think they know everything
You don't want to do it like that, you want to do it like this...
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Discover who the smartest person in the world in 2024 is – well, according to their intelligence quotient.
This simple exercise hack could shrink your risk of cognitive decline by 13%
Just one weekly workout could protect your brain.
This gene-editing discovery could help reverse ageing
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