brains
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Scientists Discover Why You Remember Good News And Ignore The Bad
Humans tend to remember good news and attenuate the bad: our brains filter the two, and make us remember positive things more strongly than negative. It’s a standard human trait — and now scientists understand how it happens.
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Reason No. 942 Why Green Tea Is Good For You: It Can Boost Your Brain Cells
Great news for those of you who opt for green tea instead of coffee. In a study published in the Molecular Nutrition & Food Research journal, researchers have found that a key antioxidant chemical in green tea boosts the production of neural progenitor cells, which develop into various types of brain cells.
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Fitmodo: What Happens To Our Brains During Exercise (And Why It Makes Us Happier)
Most of us are aware of what happens to the body when we exercise. We build more muscle or more stamina. We feel how daily activities like climbing stairs becomes easier if we exercise regularly. When it comes to our brain and mood though, the connection isn’t so clear. Leo Widrich, co-founder of social media…
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Does Your Brain Burn More Calories When You Think Hard?
Sitting for your HSC, crunching through a tough problem at work, or even concentrating while driving in difficult conditions can leave you feeling physically exhausted. But does thinking really hard burn more calories, or does the exhaustion come from somewhere else?