Humans are fallible. We’ve all goofed up over the years in ways large and small. Who could forget, for instance, accidentally calling your teacher “Mom?” Or maybe you accidentally let slip that you know a little too much about the…
Steps to a happy, healthier brain
BY: NADIA ZAIDI The brain is the most crucial and complex human organ. And yet we fail to take care of it the way we do our heart, liver, and stomach. We must nurture our brains in a way that…
This is what happens to your brain during a panic attack
BY: NADIA ZAIDI I used to be one of those people who thought panic attacks were over-dramatized for the sake of attention seeking. I know how horrible that sounds, but admittedly it was a reflection of my ignorance on anxiety…
According to your brain, having a religious experience is equivalent to snorting a line of cocaine
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP The relentless battle between science and religion is one that may never end. But a new study is combining the two to try and answer questions that have been around for millennia. The results mean science and…
This author drilled a hole in his head to stay permanently high
BY: ADRIAN SMITH Joe Mellen laughs from his side of our Skype call when I ask him what the sensation feels like today, “I’m not aware of the difference anymore. It was 45 years ago.” He had run into Bart…
7 myth-busted brain “facts” you always thought were true
BY: KHADIJA KHAN The brain is an incredible organ responsible for controlling our central nervous system, keeping us walking, talking, breathing and thinking. It’s also extraordinarily complex and mysterious. While researchers are still uncovering the secrets of how the brain…
Scientists Discover Both Good & Bad News For The Brains of Pot Smokers
BY: AYA TSINTZIRAS A new study has good and bad news for regular pot smokers: it appears that marijuana affects the brain, making one region smaller yet also increasing its connectivity. Researchers at the University of Texas recently published a…