• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 14th, 2014
Toying with Protein in the Brain Could Have Us All Become Geniuses

Toying with Protein in the Brain Could Have Us All Become Geniuses

Scientists zoom in on protein that limits brain power, say removing it translates into memory formation and recall

Watch: This Is How Much of Your Brain You Use on Any Given Day

Watch: This Is How Much of Your Brain You Use on Any Given Day

Video debunks widespread belief that us humans only use about 10% of our brain power when going about business as usual

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 26th, 2013
Cocaine Boosts the Brain's Ability to Learn New Things, Make Decision

Cocaine Boosts the Brain's Ability to Learn New Things, Make Decision

All this extra brain power serves to fuel addiction

Just One Glass of Water Makes the Brain Work Faster

Just One Glass of Water Makes the Brain Work Faster

People who drink lots of water have sharper minds, specialist say

  • Science
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 19th, 2013
Chickens Are Cleverer than Toddlers, Research Suggests

Chickens Are Cleverer than Toddlers, Research Suggests

Chickens master several complex skills better than toddlers, experiments show

Chanting “Om” Helps Boost Brain Power

Chanting “Om” Helps Boost Brain Power

Study finds Transcendental Meditation can help people get better exam grades

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 6th, 2013
Just 20 Minutes of Yoga Help People Stay Focused, Better Deal with New Information

Just 20 Minutes of Yoga Help People Stay Focused, Better Deal with New Information

Hatha yoga yields noteworthy health benefits, researchers find

Zapping the Brain Improves Math Abilities

Zapping the Brain Improves Math Abilities

Electrical stimulation found to make a person better at mathematics

Current Generations Are Less Smart than Their Victorian Ancestors

Current Generations Are Less Smart than Their Victorian Ancestors

Study documents a noteworthy decline in brainpower since the 1800s till present day

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 17th, 2013
Acute Stress Improves Brain Performance, Researchers Explain

Acute Stress Improves Brain Performance, Researchers Explain

Experiments on rats show how short-lived stress benefits the brain

Study Links Milk Consumption to Nobel Prizes

Study Links Milk Consumption to Nobel Prizes

Nations that drink milk, eat dairy and chocolate are more likely to snag such awards

The Human Race Is Losing Its Intelligence, New Study Says

The Human Race Is Losing Its Intelligence, New Study Says

Thanks to life in crowded urban areas, there is no more pressure to be smart

The Surprising Benefits of Fitness

The Surprising Benefits of Fitness

Fitness boosts mental power and allows us to eat more