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How to manage chronic dizziness naturally

Chronic dizziness can be unsettling and frustrating, affecting your ability to work, socialize, or even relax. It’s a condition that can stem from many causes,...

Should I stay or should I go? How our brains decide when to quit

Have you ever waited for a bus that seemed like it would never come? At first, you’re hopeful, but as time drags on, doubt creeps...

Smaller brains? Fewer friends? How AI will change humanity’s future

What will humans be like generations from now in a world transformed by artificial intelligence (AI)? Plenty of thinkers have applied themselves to questions like...

How high blood pressure affects your brain health

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the "silent killer" because it doesn’t always show symptoms, yet it can cause serious damage throughout...

Exercise sparks nerve growth: a fascinating link between muscles and neurons

Exercise is a well-known boost for our body, strengthening muscles, bones, blood vessels, and even our immune system. Now, a groundbreaking study by MIT engineers...

Did long childhood shape the evolution of the human brain?

Humans have a uniquely long childhood compared to great apes, during which we develop the skills needed to navigate our complex social lives. Scientists have...

New discovery shows memories aren’t just stored in the brain

Most of us think memories are stored only in the brain, but a recent study suggests that cells from other parts of the body...

How tiny eye movements help us see clearly

Researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn have uncovered new insights into how tiny, subtle eye movements help us...

The brain’s secret ‘hunger switch’: How three neurons may control your urge to eat

Researchers have uncovered a surprisingly simple brain circuit involving just three neurons that may be key to understanding why and how we eat. This discovery...

Does cannabis use change the brain? Study finds links, but cause unclear

A recent study suggests that long-term cannabis use may be linked to changes in brain structure and function, though it’s not certain that cannabis...