Biology
Let us break down some of the common misconceptions about the brain! And share some of the new insights gathered from around the world to provide the latest relevant understandings of how we can get the best from ourselves.
The Human Body and the Human Brain – United Not Divided
The human brain is the main organ of the body tasked with controlling and regulating our thoughts, feelings and actions throughout the day. But it doesn’t operate in isolation. Its connections throughout the body mean that it makes more sense to think of your body and...
The Brain Can Generate Completely New Brain Cells in Adulthood….or can it?
The brain can generate completely new brain cells in adulthood...or can it? Neuroplasticity is a wonder of the brain. It is the process by which you can learn new skills or improve existing ones. It allows you to build a bank of knowledge that can be flexibly updated...
Glial Cells – are these the real powerhouses of your thinking?
If you looked at your brain under the microscope you would see that it is made up from two main types of cells. These are your neurons and your glia. The neurons are the cells which carry the electrical messages around your brain to orchestrate your thoughts and...
Social Plasticity
Social Plasticity Your social skills are sometimes called your “soft skills”. A way to differentiate them from the “harder”, more measurable side of your intelligence and ability. But just because you can’t easily measure them, doesn’t mean that they aren’t important....
Respect Your Circadian Rhythms
Our circadian rhythm controls our cycle of sleeping and waking. This month the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine was announced. The winners were a trio of scientists who first discovered the molecular mechanisms underlying our circadian rhythms. These...