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How to go with the flow.
Whitewater kayakers and musicians experience it. So do video gamers, rock climbers, and experienced meditators. If you've ever ...
Curiosity changes the brain to boost memory and learning.
Emma Saville, The Conversation The more curious we are about a topic, the easier it is to remember ...
Menopause and sleep problems: are you too hot to sleep?
YOUR BRAIN ON MENOPAUSE: In this seven-part series, I explore menopause from a brain health perspective with a particular focus ...
The teenage brain and COVID. Telling stories might help.
In a recent Conversation article, Donna Pendergast, Griffith University and Stephen Dobson, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University ...
The Pregnant Brain. Preparing the mind for motherhood.
This is a long read, download a PDF version of the article here. Motherhood changes everything Little did ...
This is your brain on empathy.
Creating a meaningful life is an essential ingredient of wellbeing. But how do you discover who you are ...
The uncertain brain. A guide to facing the fear of the unknown.
Click here to download a PDF of this article “…in these uncertain and unprecedented times…” How often have ...
The creative-right vs analytical-left brain myth: debunked!
I’m a neuroscientist by trade. Popular culture would most likely label me 'logical, detail-oriented and analytical' (which I ...
Your life’s purpose. Why finding your passion is essential to maintaining brain health.
I've been writing this brain health blog since 2013, and it has changed my life and my career ...
The neurobiology of the afternoon nap
One Saturday afternoon in June 2013, I found myself lying flat on my back in the middle of ...
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