In his new book, The Brain Cliff, Dr Norman Swan outlines the science of brain ageing and strategies for staving off cognitive declineYou write that “changing the way you think about the brain cliff can literally change the way...
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Read MorePsychiatrist Amir Levine’s first book explored different types of attachment. In his follow up, he explains how anyone can become more secureAmir Levine has been quietly working towards a second book for 16 years. When Attached,...
Read MoreScientists and philosophers studying the mind have discovered how little we know about our inner experiencesWritten and read by Michael Pollan Continue...
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Read MoreWhy do some people age better than others? Five extraordinary individuals – who scientists are studying – share their tipsLajuana Weathers is determined to be the healthiest version of herself. She starts each day with a celery...
Read MoreUnderstanding the surprising mechanism behind apathy can help unlock scientific ways to boost your motivationWe all know people with very different levels of motivation. Some will go the extra mile in any endeavour. Others just...
Read MoreFrom infrared saunas to LED beauty masks, a billion-dollar market has grown around the healing power of light. But where does the science end and the hype begin? Light therapy is certainly having a moment. You can now buy...
Read MoreJohn-Bryan ‘JB’ Jarrett lives with devastating brain injuries after overdosing on fentanyl. Despite the uncertainty of his prognosis, his mom, Jessica, is by his side 24/7A couple of years ago, I began investigating non-fatal...
Read More‘Baby brain’ is often referenced jokingly and dismissively when discussing pregnancy and forgetfulness. But a new brain scan study reveals something more profound: pregnancy does not weaken the brain, it rewires it. Neelam...
Read MoreMedically astounding and emotionally piercing, this look at the man who had the hardest job on Earth is exceptional viewing. Then he has a stunningly frank encounter with a woman who has hated him for three decadesEarly on in...
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